SB2019072244 - Fedora 29 update for kernel, kernel-headers
Published: July 22, 2019 Updated: April 25, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019072244
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13631)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause an out-of-bounds write condition on a targeted virtual host system.
The vulnerability exists due to the out-of-bounds write error in the "parse_hid_report_descriptor" function in the "drivers/input/tablet/gtco.c" file. A local authenticated attacker can insert a malicious USB device that sends a crafted response to the targeted system and cause an out-of-bounds write condition.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.