SB2022082915 - Denial of service in Linux kernel iSMT SMBus host controller driver



SB2022082915 - Denial of service in Linux kernel iSMT SMBus host controller driver

Published: August 29, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022082915
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2873)

The vulnerability allows a local user to crash the kernel.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the Intel iSMT SMBus host controller driver. A local user can send specially crafted data to the I2C_SMBUS IOCTL, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and crash the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.