CVE-2019-15118
Mediumcheck_input_term in sound/usb/mixer.c in the Linux kernel through 5.2.9 mishandles recursion, leading to kernel stack exhaustion.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-674CVE-2019-15118 is a Uncontrolled Recursion vulnerability
What is Uncontrolled Recursion?
The product does not properly control the amount of recursion which triggers resource consumption. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2019-15118 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Mailing List
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Mailing List
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Mailing List
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Mailing List
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4147-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4162-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4162-2/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4163-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4163-2/Third Party Advisory
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Debian Securityhttps://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4531Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155212/Slackware-Security-Advisory-Slackware-14.2-kernel-Updates.html
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tiwai/sound.git/commit/?id=19bce474c45be69a284ecee660aa12d8f1e88f18
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20190815043554.16623-1-benquike%40gmail.com/
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2019-15118?
CVE-2019-15118 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as an Uncontrolled Recursion flaw (CWE-674) . CVE-2019-15118 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-15118?
CVE-2019-15118 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-15118?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2019-15118. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2019-15118 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2019-15118 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Uncontrolled Recursion (CWE-674)?
The product does not properly control the amount of recursion which triggers resource consumption. View CWE-674 on MITRE CWE →