CVE-2019-9454
kernel: out of bounds write in i2c driver leads to local escalation of privilege
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 3, 2019
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the i2c driver in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows an attacker to escalate privileges with system execution privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write