Severity Rating: HIGH

Software Affected
Linux kernel through 5.3.6
Overview
Vulnerability has been reported in Linux which could allow an attacker to
access sensitive information on a targeted system.

Description

This vulnerability exists due to Realtek Wi-Fi chips model in Linux
devices. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by rtlwifi driver
that mainly supports the Realtek Wi-Fi chips model used in Linux devices.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to
compromise a system using nearby Wi-Fi devices.

Solution
Apply appropriate updates as mentioned in the following URL:
https://lkml.org/lkml/2019/10/16/1226
Vendor Information

Linux
https://lkml.org/lkml/2019/10/16/1226

References

Linux
https://lkml.org/lkml/2019/10/16/1226
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/10/unpatched-linux-flaw
- -may-let-attackers-crash-or-compromise-nearby-devices/

CVE Name
CVE-2019-17666