GSD-2022-1003461 i2c: ismt: prevent memory corruption in ismt_access()
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel i2c ismt driver allows local attackers with high privileges to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003461?
GSD-2022-1003461 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
i2c: ismt: prevent memory corruption in ismt_access()
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.45 by commit 24c6fc6e7453f64cf6cbb4218c62aafdecc16ee1, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit 5e9a97b1f4491b8b65874901ad084348fcaba327. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003461?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003461?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003461 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1003461 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003461 in the wild and no public exploit code.