CVE-2022-48632: i2c: mlxbf: prevent stack overflow in mlxbf_i2c_smbus_start_transaction()

Published Apr 28, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

i2c: mlxbf: prevent stack overflow in mlxbfi2csmbusstarttransaction()

memcpy() is called in a loop while 'operation->length' upper bound is not checked and 'dataidx' also increments.

Other sources

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

i2c: mlxbf: prevent stack overflow in mlxbfi2csmbusstarttransaction()

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2022-48632 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024042854-CVE-2022-48632-465f@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10<5.10.146
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.71
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.19.12
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc6
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2
redhat/kernel<5.10.146
5.10.146
redhat/kernel<5.15.71
5.15.71
redhat/kernel<5.19.12
5.19.12
redhat/kernel<6.0
6.0

Event History

Apr 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:59 PM
Description
Apr 29, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48632?

CVE-2022-48632 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for stack overflow vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-48632?

To fix CVE-2022-48632, update your Linux kernel to one of the following versions: 5.10.146, 5.15.71, 5.19.12, or 6.0.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-48632?

CVE-2022-48632 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to the patched releases mentioned in its fix.

4

What does CVE-2022-48632 affect?

CVE-2022-48632 affects the i2c subsystem in the Linux kernel, specifically related to stack overflow vulnerabilities.

5

Is CVE-2022-48632 exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no known active exploits for CVE-2022-48632 reported in the wild.

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