PT-2019-5129 · Linux+3 · Linux Kernel+3
Published
2019-11-25
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Updated
2023-02-12
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CVE-2019-14897
CVSS v2.0
10
Critical
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel version kernel-2.6.32
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow was found in the Linux kernel's Marvell WiFi chip driver. This issue can cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly allow the execution of arbitrary code when a station works in IBSS mode and connects to another station. The vulnerability is related to the
lbs ibss join existing function in the driver, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to access confidential data, compromise its integrity, and cause a denial of service.Recommendations
For Linux kernel version kernel-2.6.32, consider disabling the
lbs ibss join existing function in the Marvell WiFi chip driver as a temporary workaround to minimize the risk of exploitation.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.DoS
Stack Overflow
Memory Corruption
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Linux Kernel
Suse
Ubuntu