Buffer overflow in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2019-10126

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A heap based buffer overflow in mwifiex_uap_parse_tail_ies function in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/ie.c might lead to memory corruption and possibly other consequences.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.068 (93.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10126?
CVE-2019-10126 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2019-06-14.
How severe is CVE-2019-10126?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-10126 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.