CVE-2019-14763
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2019-14763 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel before 4.16.4, a double-locking error in drivers/usb/dwc3/gadget.c may potentially cause a deadlock with f_hid.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel before 4.16.4, a double-locking error in drivers/usb/dwc3/gadget.c may potentially cause a deadlock with f_hid.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.16.4 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.16.4Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=072684e8c58d17e853f8e8b9f6d9ce2e58d2b036Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c91815b596245fd7da349ecc43c8def670d2269eMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/072684e8c58d17e853f8e8b9f6d9ce2e58d2b036Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c91815b596245fd7da349ecc43c8def670d2269ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4115-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4118-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg167355.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg167393.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.16.4Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=072684e8c58d17e853f8e8b9f6d9ce2e58d2b036Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c91815b596245fd7da349ecc43c8def670d2269eMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/072684e8c58d17e853f8e8b9f6d9ce2e58d2b036Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c91815b596245fd7da349ecc43c8def670d2269ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4115-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4118-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg167355.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg167393.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-14763?
In the Linux kernel before 4.16.4, a double-locking error in drivers/usb/dwc3/gadget.c may potentially cause a deadlock with f_hid.
How severe is CVE-2019-14763?
CVE-2019-14763 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14763?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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