CVE-2019-15927: High severity linux kernel vulnerability
Published Sep 4, 2019
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.20.2. An out-of-bounds access exists in the function buildaudioprocunit in the file sound/usb/mixer.c.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel<3.16.66
Linux Linux kernel>=3.17<3.18.132
Linux Linux kernel>=3.19<4.4.170
Linux Linux kernel>=4.5<4.9.150
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.93
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.15
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<4.20.2
Remediation
Event History
Sep 4, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-15927?
CVE-2019-15927 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for out-of-bounds access in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-15927?
To fix CVE-2019-15927, you need to upgrade to Linux kernel version 4.20.2 or later.
3
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2019-15927?
CVE-2019-15927 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 4.20.2, including versions from 3.16 to 4.19.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-15927?
CVE-2019-15927 is an out-of-bounds access vulnerability found in the audio processing functions of the Linux kernel.
5
Is CVE-2019-15927 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2019-15927 can potentially be exploited remotely if the affected audio processing functionalities are exposed.