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CVE-2026-23078: ALSA: scarlett2: Fix buffer overflow in config retrieval

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: scarlett2: Fix buffer overflow in config retrieval The scarlett2_usb_get_config() function has a logic error in the endianness conversion code that can cause buffer overflows when count > 1. The code checks `if (size == 2)` where `size` is the total buffer size in bytes, then loops `count` times treating each element as u16 (2 bytes). This causes the loop to access `count * 2` bytes when the buffer only has `size` bytes allocated. Fix by checking the element size (config_item->size) instead of the total buffer size. This ensures the endianness conversion matches the actual element type.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-23078 is a Linux kernel flaw in the ALSA scarlett2 USB audio driver. A logic error can make config retrieval overrun an allocated buffer when multiple 16-bit items are processed. The public record does not provide CVSS severity, impact details, or evidence of exploitation.

Executive priority

Track this as a kernel maintenance issue with uncertain severity. Prioritize normal patch windows unless asset inventory shows broad use of affected kernels with scarlett2 exposure or a vendor advisory raises impact.

Technical view

scarlett2_usb_get_config() checked total buffer size instead of per-item size during endianness conversion. When count is greater than one, the loop can treat multiple elements as u16 and access more bytes than allocated. Kernel stable references show fixes changing the check to config_item->size.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Linux systems with affected kernels where the ALSA scarlett2 driver is present and relevant hardware or code paths are used. The source bundle lists Linux as affected, but exact downstream distribution status requires vendor kernel advisory verification.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation, public exploit availability, or remote attackability. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed rather than assumed absent.

Researcher notes

The available record identifies a buffer overflow condition but lacks CVSS, CWE, attack vector, privilege requirement, and exploitability details. Analysis should focus on affected stable branches, downstream backports, and whether the vulnerable config retrieval path is reachable in deployed environments.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a vendor kernel containing one of the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check Linux distribution advisories for backported fixes and package names.
  • Prioritize systems using USB audio workflows involving the scarlett2 driver.
  • If patching is delayed, review vendor guidance for driver-specific risk reduction.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory running kernel versions across Linux assets.
  • Check whether the ALSA scarlett2 driver is built, loaded, or packaged.
  • Map installed kernels against distribution advisories and referenced stable commits.
  • Confirm patched systems boot the updated kernel, not only install it.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
8

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Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxac34df733d2dfe3b553897a1e9e1a44414f09834, ac34df733d2dfe3b553897a1e9e1a44414f09834, ac34df733d2dfe3b553897a1e9e1a44414f09834, ac34df733d2dfe3b553897a1e9e1a44414f09834, ac34df733d2dfe3b553897a1e9e1a44414f09834, ac34df733d2dfe3b553897a1e9e1a44414f09834unaffected
LinuxLinux5.14, 0, 5.15.199, 6.1.162, 6.6.122, 6.12.68, 6.18.8, 6.19affected
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