Linux Kernel up to 5.2.5 USB Device v4l2-dev.c use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.5. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file drivers/media/v4l2-core/v4l2-dev.c of the component USB Device Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-15211. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.5 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file drivers/media/v4l2-core/v4l2-dev.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.2.6. There is a use-after-free caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/media/v4l2-core/v4l2-dev.c driver because drivers/media/radio/radio-raremono.c does not properly allocate memory.

The weakness was published 08/19/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-15211 since 08/19/2019. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 5.2.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-138837, VDB-138838, VDB-138839 and VDB-138853. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.2.6
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

08/19/2019 🔍
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08/20/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/26/2023 +1559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-4115-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-15211 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15211
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140320
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/20/2019 07:12
Updated: 11/26/2023 15:57
Changes: 08/20/2019 07:12 (59), 07/31/2020 16:20 (2), 11/26/2023 15:57 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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