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CentOS Linux: CVE-2019-14901: Important: kernel-rt security and bug fix update (Multiple Advisories)

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CentOS Linux: CVE-2019-14901: Important: kernel-rt security and bug fix update (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
10
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
11/29/2019
Created
02/06/2020
Added
02/05/2020
Modified
05/25/2023

Description

A heap overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel, all versions 3.x.x and 4.x.x before 4.18.0, in Marvell WiFi chip driver. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a system crash, resulting in a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code. The highest threat with this vulnerability is with the availability of the system. If code execution occurs, the code will run with the permissions of root. This will affect both confidentiality and integrity of files on the system.

Solution(s)

  • centos-upgrade-kernel
  • centos-upgrade-kernel-rt

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