SB2019011030 - Fedora 28 update for kernel, kernel-headers, kernel-tools



SB2019011030 - Fedora 28 update for kernel, kernel-headers, kernel-tools

Published: January 10, 2019 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2019011030
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Denial of service (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3701)

The vulnerability allows a local unauthenticated attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists in can_can_gw_rcv in net/can/gw.c due to missing check. A local attacker can write arbitrary content beyond the data registers in the CAN controller's I/O memory when processing can-gw manipulated outgoing frames, trigger general protection fault and cause the system to crash.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.