Vulnerability Description
A stack-based buffer overflow was found in the Linux kernel, version kernel-2.6.32, in Marvell WiFi chip driver. An attacker is able to cause a denial of service (system crash) or, possibly execute arbitrary code, when a STA works in IBSS mode (allows connecting stations together without the use of an AP) and connects to another STA.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.32, < 3.16.83 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00021.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155879/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156185/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-14897Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4225-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4225-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4226-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4227-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4227-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4228-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4228-2/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-14897?
CVE-2019-14897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A stack-based buffer overflow was found in the Linux kernel, version kernel-2.6.32, in Marvell WiFi chip driver. An attacker is able to cause a denial of service (system crash) or, possibly execute ar...
How severe is CVE-2019-14897?
CVE-2019-14897 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-14897?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.