Linux Kernel up to 4.16.3 gadget.c numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.16.3. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file drivers/usb/dwc3/gadget.c. The manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2019-14763. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 4.16.3 (Operating System). This issue affects an unknown code block of the file drivers/usb/dwc3/gadget.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was published 08/07/2019 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-14763 since 08/07/2019. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 4.16.4 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at git.kernel.org.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.16.4
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

08/07/2019 🔍
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11/21/2023 +1566 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 072684e8c58d17e853f8e8b9f6d9ce2e58d2b036
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-14763 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14763
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139655

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2019 06:46
Updated: 11/21/2023 11:39
Changes: 08/08/2019 06:46 (42), 07/22/2020 16:47 (18), 11/21/2023 11:39 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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