SB2024060815 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel i2c busses driver 



SB2024060815 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel i2c busses driver

Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024060815
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48632)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to stack overflow within the mlxbf_i2c_smbus_start_transaction() function in drivers/i2c/busses/i2c-mlxbf.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.