CVE-2026-45258: Multiple vulnerabilities in the sound(4) mmap path

Published Jun 27, 2026
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Updated

dspmmapsingle() validated the requested mapping by checking the sum of the user-supplied offset and length against the buffer size. This addition could overflow, so that a large offset and length wrapped around and passed the check. The offset was then narrowed from 64 to 32 bits when converted to a buffer address, yielding a mapping that extended past the audio buffer into unrelated kernel memory.

The /dev/dsp device nodes are world-accessible by default. On a system with an audio device, either issue allows an unprivileged local user to read and write kernel memory, which can be used to escalate privileges, potentially gaining full control of the affected system. At a minimum, an attacker can crash the kernel, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

Affected Software

33 affected components
Linux sound(4) mmap path
Linux dsp_mmap_single()
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p10
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p11
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p12
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p13
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p14
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p7
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p8
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p9
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.4-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.4-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.4-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.4-p4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.4-p5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p7
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p8
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p9

Event History

Jun 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:50 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-45258?

CVE-2026-45258 has a medium risk severity rating of 80.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-45258?

To fix CVE-2026-45258, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-45258?

CVE-2026-45258 affects the Linux sound(4) mmap path and the dsp_mmap_single() function.

4

What vulnerability type is identified in CVE-2026-45258?

CVE-2026-45258 is classified as an Integer Overflow vulnerability.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-45258?

The impact of CVE-2026-45258 may include potential unauthorized access to memory, leading to system instability or compromise.

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