CVE-2026-64135
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's pmbus/adm1266 driver. This vulnerability occurs because the adm1266_nvmem_read_blackbox() function uses a small, fixed-size buffer to read data from an I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) device. If the device sends more data than the buffer can hold, it causes a buffer overflow. A local attacker could exploit this flaw to trigger a denial of service (DoS) or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Buffer overflows often can be used to execute arbitrary code, which is usually outside the scope of the product's implicit security policy. This can often be used to subvert any other security service.
Availability
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU)
Buffer overflows generally lead to crashes. Other attacks leading to lack of availability are possible, including putting the product into an infinite loop.
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