GSD-2023-1001908 i2c: designware: use casting of u64 in clock multiplication to avoid overflow
An integer overflow in the Linux kernel i2c designware driver can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1001908?
GSD-2023-1001908 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
i2c: designware: use casting of u64 in clock multiplication to avoid overflow
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 v6.1.9 by commit 9f36aae9e80e79b7a6d62227eaa96935166be9fe, it was introduced in version v3.2 by commit 2373f6b9744d5373b886f3ce1a985193cca0a356. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001908?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001908?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001908 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001908 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001908 in the wild and no public exploit code.