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CVE-2019-3819

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in the function hid_debug_events_read() in drivers/hid/hid-debug.c file which may enter an infinite loop with certain para…

Impact

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in the function hid_debug_events_read() in drivers/hid/hid-debug.c file which may enter an infinite loop with certain parameters passed from a userspace. A local privileged user ("root") can cause a system lock up and a denial of service. Versions from v4.18 and newer are vulnerable.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
from 4.18
DebianDebian Linux
Version 8.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux
Versions 14.04, 16.04, 18.04
OpensuseLeap
Version 15.0

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