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CVE-2022-49749: i2c: designware: use casting of u64 in clock multiplication to avoid overflow

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i2c: designware: use casting of u64 in clock multiplication to avoid overflow In functions i2c_dw_scl_lcnt() and i2c_dw_scl_hcnt() may have overflow by depending on the values of the given parameters including the ic_clk. For example in our use case where ic_clk is larger than one million, multiplication of ic_clk * 4700 will result in 32 bit overflow. Add cast of u64 to the calculation to avoid multiplication overflow, and use the corresponding define for divide.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-49749 is a Linux kernel availability issue in the DesignWare I2C driver. A clock calculation can overflow on some configurations, potentially causing denial of service. The source data indicates local access and low privileges are required, with no confidentiality or integrity impact listed.

Executive priority

Treat this as a routine-to-expedited kernel maintenance item, not an emergency internet-facing crisis. Prioritize critical embedded, industrial, appliance, or server platforms where I2C failure could affect service availability.

Technical view

The flaw is a CWE-190 integer overflow in i2c_dw_scl_lcnt() and i2c_dw_scl_hcnt(). Multiplying ic_clk by timing constants could overflow 32-bit arithmetic, such as when ic_clk exceeds one million. The kernel fix casts calculations to u64 and uses the proper divide constant.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on systems running affected Linux kernels with the DesignWare I2C controller driver and relevant clock configurations. The supplied data does not show broad remote exposure, affected distributions, or device models beyond Linux kernel versions and commits.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector is local, low-complexity, low-privilege, and no user interaction. CISA KEV status is false in the source bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation or provides public exploit evidence.

Researcher notes

The source bundle identifies the bug and stable kernel fixes but does not provide distribution package status, affected hardware models, crash traces, or exploitation details. Validate exposure through kernel source, configuration, and vendor advisories.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a kernel or vendor package containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check Linux distribution advisories for backported fixes matching your deployed kernel branch.
  • Prioritize systems using the DesignWare I2C driver on operationally important hardware.
  • Avoid inventing compensating controls; follow vendor guidance where patching is constrained.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory kernel versions and confirm whether the DesignWare I2C driver is present or loaded.
  • Compare deployed kernels against vendor advisories and the referenced stable commits.
  • Review device-tree or platform configuration for high ic_clk values where applicable.
  • Confirm patched code uses u64 casting in the affected clock calculations.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
1ADP providers
5Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-49749Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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cvssV3_1other:ssvc
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux2373f6b9744d5373b886f3ce1a985193cca0a356, 2373f6b9744d5373b886f3ce1a985193cca0a356, 2373f6b9744d5373b886f3ce1a985193cca0a356, 2373f6b9744d5373b886f3ce1a985193cca0a356unaffected
LinuxLinux3.2, 0, 5.10.166, 5.15.91, 6.1.9, 6.2affected
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