CVE-2022-49792 iio: adc: mp2629: fix potential array out of bound access

High 7.3 Published Updated

A potential array out-of-bounds access in the Linux kernel MP2629 ADC driver could lead to a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-49792?

CVE-2022-49792 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 1 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

iio: adc: mp2629: fix potential array out of bound access

Add sentinel at end of maps to avoid potential array out of bound access in iio core.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-49792?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2022-49792?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-49792 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-49792 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-49792, GHSA-q2ww-4r37-g77p, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-49792.

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