Linux Kernel 5.2.14 trans.c alloc_workqueue null pointer dereference
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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel 5.2.14 (Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality of the file drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/pcie/trans.c. The manipulation of the argument alloc_workqueue
as part of a Return Value leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:
drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/pcie/trans.c in the Linux kernel 5.2.14 does not check the alloc_workqueue return value, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.
The weakness was released 09/11/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.opensuse.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-16234 since 09/11/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/19/2023).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 140765, 140890, 141092 and 141232.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Timeline
09/11/2019 🔍09/11/2019 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: USN-4342-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-16234 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 09/12/2019 08:35Updated: 12/19/2023 12:40
Changes: 09/12/2019 08:35 (58), 08/21/2020 10:06 (2), 12/19/2023 12:40 (3)
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