SB2019081621 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel
Published: August 16, 2019 Updated: September 6, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019081621
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15117)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the "parse_audio_mixer_unit" in "sound/usb/mixer.c" mishandles a short descriptor. A local authenticated user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.