net: encx24j600: check error in devm_regmap_init_encx24j600
Summary
UVI-2021-1001809: net: encx24j600: check error in devm_regmap_init_encx24j600. Affects Kernel versions >= 04fbfce7a222327b97ca165294ef19f0faa45960, < 5e5494e6fc8a29c927e0478bec4a078a40da8901. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The net: encx24j600 package is a network driver for the Microchip ENC424J600/624J600 Ethernet controller. It provides support for communication between the Linux kernel and the ENC424J600/624J600 chip. This vulnerability affects the package and can potentially lead to security issues.
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 result in various security risks, although the exact impact and likelihood of exploitation have not been confirmed. The vulnerability was introduced in version v4.4 of the Linux Kernel by commit 04fbfce7a222327b97ca165294ef19f0faa45960 and has been fixed in version v4.19.213 by commit 5e5494e6fc8a29c927e0478bec4a078a40da8901.
How To Fix
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Conclusion
The net: encx24j600 package is vulnerable to a security issue that arises from a failure to properly check for errors. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.19.213 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The net: encx24j600 package is a network driver for the Microchip ENC424J600/624J600 Ethernet controller.
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet confirmed, but it has the potential to lead to security issues.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v4.19.213 or later.
This vulnerability was introduced in version v4.4 of the Linux Kernel by commit 04fbfce7a222327b97ca165294ef19f0faa45960.
Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed in version v4.19.213 of the Linux Kernel by commit 5e5494e6fc8a29c927e0478bec4a078a40da8901.
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