SB2019061406 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel 

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SB2019061406 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel

Published: June 14, 2019 Updated: October 16, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061406
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10126)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Marvell Wireless LAN device driver in "mwifiex_uap_parse_tail_ies" function in "drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/ie.c". A local authenticated user can trigger heap-based buffer overflow and cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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