VDB-140322 · CVE-2019-15213 · GCVE-0-2019-15213

Linux Kernel up to 5.2.2 USB Device dvb-usb-init.c use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the file drivers/media/usb/dvb-usb/dvb-usb-init.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-15213. An attack on the physical device is feasible. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.2 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the file drivers/media/usb/dvb-usb/dvb-usb-init.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.2.3. There is a use-after-free caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/media/usb/dvb-usb/dvb-usb-init.c driver.

The weakness was disclosed 08/19/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-15213 since 08/19/2019. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 5.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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ADP CISA Base Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.2.3
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

08/19/2019 🔍
08/19/2019 +0 days 🔍
08/20/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/29/2026 +2474 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2019-15213 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15213
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140322
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/20/2019 07:12
Updated: 05/29/2026 06:53
Changes: 08/20/2019 07:12 (59), 07/31/2020 16:26 (2), 11/26/2023 16:10 (4), 05/29/2026 06:53 (28)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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