SB2019082716 - Slackware Linux update for kernel
Published: August 27, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019082716
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20961)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the f_midi_set_alt function of drivers/usb/gadget/function/f_midi.c in the f_midi driver. A local user can create and run a specially crafted application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.