Linux Kernel up to 5.2.8 Endpoint Descriptor usb.c null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.8. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath6kl/usb.c of the component Endpoint Descriptor Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2019-15098. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.8 (Operating System). This issue affects an unknown function of the file drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath6kl/usb.c of the component Endpoint Descriptor Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath6kl/usb.c in the Linux kernel through 5.2.8 has a NULL pointer dereference via an incomplete address in an endpoint descriptor.

The weakness was released 08/16/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-15098 since 08/15/2019. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/26/2023).

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 VDB-138837, VDB-138838, VDB-138839 and VDB-138853. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

08/15/2019 🔍
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11/26/2023 +1563 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: K61214359
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-15098 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15098
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140231
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/16/2019 14:32
Updated: 11/26/2023 09:05
Changes: 08/16/2019 14:32 (57), 07/29/2020 17:37 (2), 11/26/2023 09:02 (3), 11/26/2023 09:05 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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