SB2024062095 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel i2c busses driver



SB2024062095 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel i2c busses driver

Published: June 20, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024062095
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47613)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the virtio_i2c_msg_done(), virtio_i2c_prepare_reqs(), virtio_i2c_complete_reqs(), virtio_i2c_xfer() and virtio_i2c_probe() functions in drivers/i2c/busses/i2c-virtio.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.