Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.20.2. An out-of-bounds access exists in the function build_audio_procunit in the file sound/usb/mixer.c.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.16.66 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.20.2Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f4Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.20.2Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f4Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-15927?
CVE-2019-15927 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.20.2. An out-of-bounds access exists in the function build_audio_procunit in the file sound/usb/mixer.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-15927?
CVE-2019-15927 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-2019-15927?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.