SB2019072809 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel 



SB2019072809 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel

Published: July 28, 2019 Updated: July 17, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019072809
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-6712)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In the Linux kernel before 3.4, a buffer overflow occurs in drivers/net/wireless/iwlwifi/iwl-agn-sta.c, which will cause at least memory corruption.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.