Linux Kernel ie.c mwifiex_uap_parse_tail_ies memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel. Affected is the function mwifiex_uap_parse_tail_ies of the file drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/ie.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-10126. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function mwifiex_uap_parse_tail_ies of the file drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/ie.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A heap based buffer overflow in mwifiex_uap_parse_tail_ies function in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/ie.c might lead to memory corruption and possibly other consequences.

The weakness was shared 06/14/2019 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-10126 since 03/27/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/15/2024).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208574 (CentOS 7 : kernel-alt (RHSA-2020:0174)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176983 (Debian Security Update for linux (DSA 4465-1) (Sad SACK)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (208574) and SecurityFocus (BID 108286†). Further details are available at lore.kernel.org. The entries VDB-135068 and VDB-135887 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 208574
Nessus Name: CentOS 7 : kernel-alt (RHSA-2020:0174)

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03/27/2019 🔍
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10/15/2024 +1949 days 🔍

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Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: RHSA-2019:3055
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-10126 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-10126
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-136509
SecurityFocus: 108286 - Linux Kernel CVE-2019-11810 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/15/2019 12:53
Updated: 10/15/2024 17:40
Changes: 06/15/2019 12:53 (63), 06/24/2020 15:44 (3), 10/05/2023 12:21 (3), 10/05/2023 12:28 (12), 10/15/2024 17:40 (16)
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