CVE-2025-40106: comedi: fix divide-by-zero in comedi_buf_munge()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
comedi: fix divide-by-zero in comedi_buf_munge()
The comedi_buf_munge() function performs a modulo operation
`async->munge_chan %= async->cmd.chanlist_len` without first
checking if chanlist_len is zero. If a user program submits a command with
chanlist_len set to zero, this causes a divide-by-zero error when the device
processes data in the interrupt handler path.
Add a check for zero chanlist_len at the beginning of the
function, similar to the existing checks for !map and
CMDF_RAWDATA flag. When chanlist_len is zero, update
munge_count and return early, indicating the data was
handled without munging.
This prevents potential kernel panics from malformed user commands.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Linux kernel flaw can let a malformed Comedi command crash the kernel through a divide-by-zero condition. The demonstrated impact in the source bundle is availability loss, not data theft or remote compromise.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted availability risk. Patch in normal kernel maintenance, faster where Comedi is used on multi-user or operational systems.
Technical view
comedi_buf_munge() used async->cmd.chanlist_len as a modulo divisor without checking for zero. A user program could submit chanlist_len=0, reaching a divide-by-zero in an interrupt-handler data path. Stable kernel commits add an early zero-length check.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running affected kernel versions with Comedi functionality enabled and accessible to local user programs. The bundle does not identify remote attack paths, affected distributions, or privilege-escalation impact.
Exploitation context
The CVE source says a user program can submit a malformed command that may cause a kernel panic. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source claims active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a local malformed-command kernel panic scenario in the Comedi subsystem. The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE mapping, distribution advisories, exploit reports, and detailed affected-version ranges beyond Linux kernel records.
Mitigation direction
Apply the appropriate stable Linux kernel update containing the referenced Comedi fix.
Prioritize hosts using Comedi drivers or related device interfaces.
If a patch is unavailable, check vendor kernel guidance for supported mitigations.
Restrict Comedi device access to trusted local users until patched.
Validation and detection
Inventory Linux kernel versions and compare against vendor fixed releases.
Check whether Comedi support or related drivers are enabled on exposed hosts.
Review device-node permissions for Comedi interfaces.
Confirm the applied kernel includes one of the referenced stable commits.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Oct 31, 2025, 09:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)
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