GSD-2022-1006460 i2c: mux: harden i2c_mux_alloc() against integer overflows
An integer overflow in the Linux kernel i2c mux allocator could lead to denial of service, requiring local privileged access to exploit.
- 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-2022-1006460?
GSD-2022-1006460 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 9 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
i2c: mux: harden i2c_mux_alloc() against integer overflows
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 v6.0 by commit b7af938f4379a884f15713319648a7653497a907, it was introduced in version v5.3 by commit 1f3b69b6b939d870c22182d29e1b357ba6c9a0ed. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006460?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006460?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006460 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006460 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006460 in the wild and no public exploit code.