Linux Kernel ST LSM6DSX IMU Driver Infinite Loop Vulnerability in Tagged FIFO Read

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's IIO IMU ST LSM6DSX driver could lead to a potential lockup. The issue arises in the 'st_lsm6dsx_read_tagged_fifo' function, where the code may enter an infinite loop if the 'pattern_len' is zero and the device's FIFO is not empty.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause the system to hang indefinitely while the affected function is processing, potentially leading to a denial of service.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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