CVE-2019-14814

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel versions prior to 5.3

Description The issue is related to a heap-based buffer overflow in the Marvell Wi-Fi chip driver of the Linux kernel. This overflow is associated with errors in the mwifiex set uap rates() function. Exploitation of this issue can allow an attacker to cause a denial of service, potentially leading to a system crash, or possibly execute arbitrary code. The estimated number of potentially affected devices and details about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited are not provided.

Recommendations For Linux kernel versions prior to 5.3, update to version 5.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the mwifiex set uap rates() function until a patch is available.