Memory Corruption Vulnerability in i2c: ismt
Summary
GSD-2022-1003461: i2c: ismt: prevent memory corruption in ismt_access(). Affects Kernel versions >= 5e9a97b1f4491b8b65874901ad084348fcaba327, < 24c6fc6e7453f64cf6cbb4218c62aafdecc16ee1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The i2c: ismt package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing the I2C bus communication protocol. The I2C bus is commonly used to connect various hardware devices, such as sensors, displays, and memory chips, to a computer system. The ismt_access() function within the i2c: ismt package is susceptible to a memory corruption vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The memory corruption vulnerability in the ismt_access() function can potentially be exploited by an attacker to manipulate memory contents and execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability was introduced in version v5.11 of the Linux Kernel and was fixed in version v5.15.45. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
How To Fix
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the i2c: ismt package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a memory corruption issue in the ismt_access() function. It is recommended to update to Linux Kernel version v5.15.45 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The i2c: ismt package is a component of the Linux Kernel that handles I2C bus communication.
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven, but it could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by manipulating memory contents.
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Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.45. It is recommended to update to this version or later.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2022-1003461 JSON file available at https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1003xxx/GSD-2022-1003461.json
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