CVE-2022-2873

Description

An out-of-bounds memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel Intel’s iSMT SMBus host controller driver in the way a user triggers the I2C_SMBUS_BLOCK_DATA (with the ioctl I2C_SMBUS) with malicious input data. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20220729093451.551672-1-zheyuma97%40gmail.com/T/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230120-0001/ third party advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5324 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00000.html mailing list
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2873?
CVE-2022-2873 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2873?
To fix CVE-2022-2873, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-2873 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2873 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2873?
CVE-2022-2873 affects n/a Kernel.
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