Fix control-request directions in i2c: robotfuzz-osif
Summary
GSD-2021-1001137: i2c: robotfuzz-osif: fix control-request directions. Affects Kernel versions >= 83e53a8f120f2f273cf0ad717f5372ab79ac24fe, < cdc9ae6b3bd46e71cd07a8a97f21ebd0207d36c2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The i2c package is a Linux Kernel component that provides support for the inter-integrated circuit (I2C) protocol. This protocol allows communication between integrated circuits on a bus. The robotfuzz-osif module is a part of the i2c package and is responsible for handling control requests. Control requests are used to send commands and retrieve information from devices connected via I2C. 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 issue can potentially lead to unintended behavior or security vulnerabilities. Attackers may be able to exploit this vulnerability to manipulate control requests and gain unauthorized access or perform malicious actions on the affected system. The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.14 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.12.14.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.
Conclusion
The i2c: robotfuzz-osif module in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to control-request direction issues. This vulnerability can potentially lead to unauthorized access or malicious actions on the affected system. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.12.14 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability can potentially lead to unauthorized access or malicious actions on the affected system.
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At the time of this report, there is no known exploit for this vulnerability. However, it is important to patch the vulnerability as soon as possible to prevent any potential exploitation.
The recommended mitigation is to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version. This will ensure that the vulnerability is patched and the system is protected.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2021-1001137.json file available in the GSD database (https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database).
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