Out-of-bounds Write Affecting kernel-devel package, versions <0:3.10.0-1160.el7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-KERNELDEVEL-2174102
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed3 Sept 2019

Introduced: 3 Sep 2019

CVE-2019-9454  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-119  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 kernel-devel to version 0:3.10.0-1160.el7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-devel package and not the kernel-devel package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

In the Android kernel in i2c driver there is a possible out of bounds write due to memory corruption. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Scores

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