Fix control-request directions in i2c: robotfuzz-osif

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

08/07/2021

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Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1001096: i2c: robotfuzz-osif: fix control-request directions. Affects Kernel versions >= 83e53a8f120f2f273cf0ad717f5372ab79ac24fe, < 9fd1b4e41a80e52d5f846b1f04966f2b7b84e6b3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The i2c package is a kernel module in the Linux ecosystem that provides support for I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) bus communication. It allows devices to communicate with each other using a two-wire serial interface. The robotfuzz-osif module is a component of the i2c package that handles control requests. Control requests are used to send commands and retrieve information from I2C devices. This vulnerability affects the control-request directions in the robotfuzz-osif module.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the i2c: robotfuzz-osif module arises from incorrect control-request directions. This can lead to unexpected behavior and potential security risks. An attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the control requests and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions on the I2C devices. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

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Conclusion

The i2c: robotfuzz-osif vulnerability can be mitigated by updating the Linux Kernel to the recommended version. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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