Linux Kernel ALSA ymfpci Vulnerability in Sound Driver

CVE-2023-53607

What is CVE-2023-53607?

A flaw in the ALSA ymfpci driver within the Linux kernel can trigger unexpected behavior due to an unhandled scenario in the probe function for the ymfpci driver. The snd_dma_buffer.bytes field was not properly aligned, leading to potential issues when creating sound cards. This misalignment resulted in warnings and could affect the functionality of sound devices powered by the ymfpci driver. Developers and system administrators should ensure they are using the updated versions of the Linux kernel to mitigate this risk.

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