REDHAT-BUG-1744137: Medium severity red hat kernel-devel vulnerability

Published Aug 21, 2019
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Updated

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

Affected Software

2 affected components
Linux Kernel
Marvell Wifi Driver

Event History

Aug 21, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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