Vulnerability Description
parse_audio_mixer_unit in sound/usb/mixer.c in the Linux kernel through 5.2.9 mishandles a short descriptor, leading to out-of-bounds memory access.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.2.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155212/Slackware-Security-Advisory-Slackwar
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tiwai/sound.git/commit/?id=daac0PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00025.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/10/msg00000.html
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20190814023625.21683-1-benquike%40gmail.com/
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Nov/11
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/41
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190905-0002/
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K16449953?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4147-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4162-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4162-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4163-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-15117?
CVE-2019-15117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). parse_audio_mixer_unit in sound/usb/mixer.c in the Linux kernel through 5.2.9 mishandles a short descriptor, leading to out-of-bounds memory access.
How severe is CVE-2019-15117?
CVE-2019-15117 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-15117?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.