CVE-2019-14897

Critical

A stack-based buffer overflow was found in the Linux kernel, version kernel-2.6.32, in Marvell WiFi chip driver. An attacker is able to cause a denial of service (system crash) or, possibly execute arbitrary code, when a STA works in IBSS mode (allows connecting stations together without the use of an AP) and connects to another STA.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2019-11-29
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

9.8

out of 10
Critical
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-121

CVE-2019-14897 is classified as CWE-121

See CWE-121 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2019-14897 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2019-14897?

    CVE-2019-14897 is a Critical severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10 . CVE-2019-14897 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-14897?

    CVE-2019-14897 has a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, rated Critical severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-14897?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2019-14897. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2019-14897 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2019-14897 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

Back to
All CVEs
View on
NVD / NIST