Linux Kernel up to 5.2.9 sound/usb/mixer.c check_input_term resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.9. This issue affects the function check_input_term of the file sound/usb/mixer.c. Performing a manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-15118. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.9 (Operating System). This affects the function check_input_term of the file sound/usb/mixer.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

check_input_term in sound/usb/mixer.c in the Linux kernel through 5.2.9 mishandles recursion, leading to kernel stack exhaustion.

The weakness was published 08/16/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-15118 since 08/16/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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

Similar entries are available at VDB-138837, VDB-138838, VDB-138839 and VDB-138853. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Patch: git.kernel.org

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08/16/2019 🔍
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08/17/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/26/2023 +1562 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 155212
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-15118 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15118
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140265
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2019 08:38
Updated: 11/26/2023 12:02
Changes: 08/17/2019 08:38 (57), 07/30/2020 08:42 (2), 11/26/2023 11:55 (4), 11/26/2023 12:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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