CVE-2022-3077

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel Intel’s iSMT SMBus host controller driver in the way it handled the I2C_SMBUS_BLOCK_PROC_CALL case (via the ioctl I2C_SMBUS) with malicious input data. This flaw could allow a local user to crash the system.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/690b2549b19563ec5ad53e5c82f6a944d910086e third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3077?
CVE-2022-3077 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3077?
To fix CVE-2022-3077, 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-2022-3077 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3077 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-2022-3077?
CVE-2022-3077 affects n/a kernel.
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