CVE-2019-9456
kernel: OOB write due to missing bounds check leads to local privilege escalation
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 3, 2019
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the USB monitor driver of the Linux kernel. This flaw allows an attacker with physical access to the system to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges.
Statement
This issue is rated as having Low impact because of the need of physical access and debugfs mounted.
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 · 6.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write