SB2020050520 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Linux kernel

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SB2020050520 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Linux kernel

Published: May 5, 2020 Updated: May 21, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020050520
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12654)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the "mwifiex_ret_wmm_get_status()" function in "drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/wmm.c" file. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12653)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the "mwifiex_cmd_append_vsie_tlv()" function in "drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/scan.c" file. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References