HIGH
CVE-2019-14815
CWE-122Published: November 25, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel, where a Heap Overflow was found in mwifiex_set_wmm_params() function of Marvell Wifi Driver.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-14815 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
netapp6 product(s)
altavaulthcisolidfiresteelstorebaseboard management controllersolidfire baseboard management controller firmware
Red Hat11 product(s)
codeready linux builder euscodeready linux builder for power little endian eusenterprise linuxenterprise linux for ibm z systems \(structure a\)enterprise linux for ibm z systems eusenterprise linux for real timeenterprise linux for real time for nfventerprise linux for real time for nfv tusenterprise linux for real time tusenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server tus
Source: NVD CPE · 38 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0174Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0328Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0339Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-14815Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-14815Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7caac62ed598a196d6ddf8d9c121e12e082cac3aIssue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00001.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lore.kernel.org/linux-wireless/20190828020751.13625-1-huangwenabc%40gmail.comIssue Tracking · Mailing List · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200103-0001/Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/28/1Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0174Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0328Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0339Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-14815Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-14815Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-14815
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-122
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 25, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-122)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-14815 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.