#VU28399 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2019-3846 

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#VU28399 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2019-3846

Published: June 3, 2019 / Updated: June 1, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28399
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3846
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

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

A flaw that allowed an attacker to corrupt memory and possibly escalate privileges was found in the mwifiex kernel module while connecting to a malicious wireless network.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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