CVE-2019-14763
First published: Wed Aug 07 2019(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel before 4.16.4, a double-locking error in drivers/usb/dwc3/gadget.c may potentially cause a deadlock with f_hid.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <4.16.4 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Linux Kernel | <4.16.4 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.133-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.16.4
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=072684e8c58d17e853f8e8b9f6d9ce2e58d2b036
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c91815b596245fd7da349ecc43c8def670d2269e
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/072684e8c58d17e853f8e8b9f6d9ce2e58d2b036
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c91815b596245fd7da349ecc43c8def670d2269e
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4115-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4118-1/
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg167355.html
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg167393.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-14763
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-14763
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-14763
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14763
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-14763
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-14763?
CVE-2019-14763 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can potentially cause a deadlock with f_hid.
How severe is CVE-2019-14763?
CVE-2019-14763 has a severity rating of medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-14763?
The Linux kernel versions 4.15.0-60.67 and 5.0.0-23.24~18.04.1 are affected by CVE-2019-14763.
How can I fix CVE-2019-14763?
To fix CVE-2019-14763, update your Linux kernel to version 4.16.4 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-14763?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-14763 in the references provided: [link]
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