Linux Kernel up to 5.2.2 drivers/block/floppy.c setup_format_params denial of service

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.2 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is the function setup_format_params of the file drivers/block/floppy.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability (Divide-by-Zero). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-369. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was shared 07/26/2019. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-14284 since 07/26/2019. Local access is required to approach this attack. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 5.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entry 138853 is related to this item.

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

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• Kernel

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Class: Denial of service / Divide-by-Zero (CWE-369)
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfoedit

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Remediation: 🔍Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.2.3

07/26/2019 Advisory disclosed
07/26/2019 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/26/2019 +0 days CVE assigned
07/26/2019 +0 days VulDB last updateVendor: kernel.org
CVE: CVE-2019-14284 (🔒)
See also: 🔒Created: 07/26/2019 08:46 PM
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