Out-of-bounds Write Affecting dtrace-modules-3.8.13-118.29.1.el6uek package, versions <0:0.4.5-3.el6


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 IDSNYK-ORACLE6-DTRACEMODULES3813118291EL6UEK-2544940
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed6 Nov 2018

Introduced: 6 Nov 2018

CVE-2018-9516  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 dtrace-modules-3.8.13-118.29.1.el6uek to version 0:0.4.5-3.el6 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2019-4316.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream dtrace-modules-3.8.13-118.29.1.el6uek package and not the dtrace-modules-3.8.13-118.29.1.el6uek package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:6 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.