net: encx24j600: check error in devm_regmap_init_encx24j600

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

28/10/2021

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CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1001827: net: encx24j600: check error in devm_regmap_init_encx24j600. Affects Kernel versions >= 04fbfce7a222327b97ca165294ef19f0faa45960, < 4c2eb80fc90b05559ce6ed1b8dfb2348420b5644. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The net: encx24j600 package is a network driver for the Microchip ENC424J600 and ENC624J600 Ethernet controllers. It provides support for these controllers, allowing them to be used in Linux-based systems. The devm_regmap_init_encx24j600 function is responsible for initializing the register map for the ENCx24J600 devices. This function is called during the driver initialization process.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the net: encx24j600 package arises from a failure to properly check for errors in the devm_regmap_init_encx24j600 function. This can lead to potential security vulnerabilities. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. The vulnerability was introduced in version v4.4 of the Linux Kernel by commit 04fbfce7a222327b97ca165294ef19f0faa45960 and was fixed in version v5.4.155 by commit 4c2eb80fc90b05559ce6ed1b8dfb2348420b5644.

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The net: encx24j600 package is vulnerable to a security issue related to the devm_regmap_init_encx24j600 function. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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