REDHAT-BUG-1744137: Medium severity red hat kernel-devel vulnerability
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel, where a Heap Overflow was found in mwifiexsetwmmparams() function of Marvell Wifi Driver.
Reference: https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/28/1 https://lore.kernel.org/linux-wireless/20190828020751.13625-1-huangwenabc@gmail.com/ https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-14815
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1744137?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1744137 is categorized as high due to the potential for a heap overflow that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1744137?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1744137, update your Linux Kernel and Marvell Wi-Fi Driver to the latest patched versions provided by your distribution.
What components are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1744137?
REDHAT-BUG-1744137 affects the Linux Kernel and Marvell Wi-Fi Driver, specifically the mwifiex_set_wmm_params() function.
What could exploit REDHAT-BUG-1744137?
An attacker could exploit REDHAT-BUG-1744137 to execute arbitrary code by triggering a heap overflow in vulnerable versions of the software.
Is the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1744137 publicly known?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1744137 is a publicly known vulnerability, which has been discussed in security lists and documentation.