MEDIUM
CVE-2022-2873
CWE-131Published: August 22, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-2873 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230120-0001/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5324Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230120-0001/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5324Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-2873
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-131
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 22, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-131)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-2873 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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