Out-of-bounds Write Affecting kernel-uek-debug package, versions <0:2.6.39-400.305.1.el5uek


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Oracle Linux security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-ORACLE5-KERNELUEKDEBUG-2545051
  • published 10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed 6 Nov 2018

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:5 kernel-uek-debug to version 0:2.6.39-400.305.1.el5uek or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2019-4317.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-uek-debug package and not the kernel-uek-debug package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:5 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.