vulnerability
Oracle Linux: CVE-2019-14283: ELSA-2019-4808: Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update (IMPORTANT) (Multiple Advisories)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) | Jul 26, 2019 | Oct 3, 2019 | Dec 3, 2025 |
Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
Jul 26, 2019
Added
Oct 3, 2019
Modified
Dec 3, 2025
Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.2.3, set_geometry in drivers/block/floppy.c does not validate the sect and head fields, as demonstrated by an integer overflow and out-of-bounds read. It can be triggered by an unprivileged local user when a floppy disk has been inserted. NOTE: QEMU creates the floppy device by default.
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel’s floppy disk driver implementation. A local attacker with access to the floppy device could call set_geometry in drivers/block/floppy.c, which does not validate the sect and head fields, causing an integer overflow and out-of-bounds read. This flaw may crash the system or allow an attacker to gather information causing subsequent successful attacks.
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel’s floppy disk driver implementation. A local attacker with access to the floppy device could call set_geometry in drivers/block/floppy.c, which does not validate the sect and head fields, causing an integer overflow and out-of-bounds read. This flaw may crash the system or allow an attacker to gather information causing subsequent successful attacks.
Solutions
oracle-linux-upgrade-kerneloracle-linux-upgrade-kernel-uek
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