CVE-2019-15927
First published: Wed Sep 04 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.20.2. An out-of-bounds access exists in the function build_audio_procunit in the file sound/usb/mixer.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <3.16.66 | |
| Linux kernel | >=3.17<3.18.132 | |
| Linux kernel | >=3.19<4.4.170 | |
| Linux kernel | >=4.5<4.9.150 | |
| Linux kernel | >=4.10<4.14.93 | |
| Linux kernel | >=4.15<4.19.15 | |
| Linux kernel | >=4.20<4.20.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.html
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.20.2
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f4351a199cc120ff9d59e06d02e8657d08e6cc46
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is CVE-2019-15927 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2019-15927 can potentially be exploited remotely if the affected audio processing functionalities are exposed.
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