Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.16.4 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.16.4Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=07268Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c9181Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/072684e8c58d17e853f8e8b9f6d9ce2e58d2b03PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c91815b596245fd7da349ecc43c8def670d2269PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4115-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4118-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg167355.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg167393.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.16.4Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=07268Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c9181Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/072684e8c58d17e853f8e8b9f6d9ce2e58d2b03PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c91815b596245fd7da349ecc43c8def670d2269PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4115-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-14763?
CVE-2019-14763 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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.
How severe is CVE-2019-14763?
CVE-2019-14763 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-14763?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.