CVE-2017-18551 | Linux Kernel up to 4.14.14 i2c-core-smbus.c i2c_smbus_xfer_emulated out-of-bounds write (K48073202 / Nessus ID 208643)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.14.14. This vulnerability affects the function i2c_smbus_xfer_emulated of the file drivers/i2c/i2c-core-smbus.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-18551. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.