PT-2019-5510 · Linux+5 · Linux Kernel+5
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Published
2019-08-28
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2019-14814
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 5.3
Description
The issue is related to a heap-based buffer overflow in the Marvell Wi-Fi chip driver of the Linux kernel. This overflow is associated with errors in the
mwifiex set uap rates() function. Exploitation of this issue can allow an attacker to cause a denial of service, potentially leading to a system crash, or possibly execute arbitrary code. The estimated number of potentially affected devices and details about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited are not provided.Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions prior to 5.3, update to version 5.3 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the
mwifiex set uap rates() function until a patch is available.Exploit
Fix
DoS
Memory Corruption
Heap Based Buffer Overflow
Buffer Overflow
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Centos
Linux Kernel
Red Hat
Suse
Ubuntu