CVE-2014-9904

kernel: Integer overflow in snd_compr_allocate_buffer()

Published Jun 27, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The snd_compress_check_input function in sound/core/compress_offload.c in the ALSA subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.17 does not properly check for an integer overflow, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (insufficient memory allocation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SNDRV_COMPRESS_SET_PARAMS ioctl call.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3616-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9709 The snd_compress_check_input function in sound/core/compress_offload.c in the ALSA subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.17 does not properly check for an integer overflow, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (insufficient memory allocation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SNDRV_COMPRESS_SET_PARAMS ioctl call.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3127-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3127-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:02 PM
Reserved
Jun 24, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 27, 2016, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:19 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jul 16, 2014, 12:00 AM