GSD-2022-1007146 i2c: designware: Fix handling of real but unexpected device interrupts
Improper handling of unexpected interrupts in the DesignWare I2C driver can lead to system instability or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007146?
GSD-2022-1007146 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
i2c: designware: Fix handling of real but unexpected device interrupts
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 v5.15.75 by commit 7fa5304c4b5b425d4a0b3acf10139a7f6108a85f, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit c7b79a75287141cef5bbaeaf1c942269c08cd52e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007146?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007146?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007146 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1007146 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007146 in the wild and no public exploit code.