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Out-of-bounds Write Affecting kernel package, versions <0:4.14.55-68.37.amzn2

Severity

 Recommended
0.0
low
0
10

Based on Amazon Linux security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-AMZN2-KERNEL-1673804
  • published 27 Sep 2021
  • disclosed 6 Nov 2018
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Introduced: 6 Nov 2018

CVE-2018-9516 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-787 Open this link in a new tab

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2 kernel to version 0:4.14.55-68.37.amzn2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2-2019-1278.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel package and not the kernel package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2 relevant fixed versions and status.

In hid_debug_events_read of drivers/hid/hid-debug.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-71361580.