Out-of-bounds Write Affecting kernel package, versions <0:3.10.0-1062.40.1.el7
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Test your applications- Snyk ID SNYK-RHEL7-KERNEL-4975337
- published 26 Jul 2021
- disclosed 3 Sep 2019
How to fix?
Upgrade RHEL:7 kernel to version 0:3.10.0-1062.40.1.el7 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2020:5206.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel package and not the kernel package as distributed by RHEL.
See How to fix? for RHEL: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.
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