GSD-2022-1006505 i2c: mlxbf: prevent stack overflow in mlxbf_i2c_smbus_start_transaction()
A stack overflow in the BlueField I2C driver allows local attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006505?
GSD-2022-1006505 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 9 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
i2c: mlxbf: prevent stack overflow in mlxbf_i2c_smbus_start_transaction()
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 v5.19.12 by commit 3b5ab5fbe69ebbee5692c72b05071a43fc0655d8, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit b5b5b32081cd206baa6e58cca7f112d9723785d6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006505?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006505?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006505 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-2022-1006505 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006505 in the wild and no public exploit code.