CVE-2019-15117
kernel: out of bounds memory access in parse_audio_mixer_unit in sound/usb/mixer.c
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 16, 2019
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
An out of bounds (OOB) memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ALSA subsystem. This could allow a local attacker to crash the system or leak kernel internal information.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer