#VU29947 Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2019-19536 

 

#VU29947 Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2019-19536

Published: July 15, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU29947
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19536
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in drivers/net/can/usb/peak_usb/pcan_usb_pro.c USB driver. A local user can use a specially crafted USB device to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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