Linux Kernel up to 5.2.0 USB Device p54usb.c use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.0. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file drivers/net/wireless/intersil/p54/p54usb.c of the component USB Device Handler. This manipulation causes use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-15220. It is feasible to perform the attack on the physical device. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.0 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file drivers/net/wireless/intersil/p54/p54usb.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. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.2.1. There is a use-after-free caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/net/wireless/intersil/p54/p54usb.c driver.

The weakness was shared 08/19/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-15220 since 08/19/2019. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 5.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-138837, VDB-138838, VDB-138839 and VDB-138853 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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 5.2.1
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

08/19/2019 🔍
08/19/2019 +0 days 🔍
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-2019-15220 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15220
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140329
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/20/2019 07:15
Updated: 11/26/2023 17:02
Changes: 08/20/2019 07:15 (59), 07/31/2020 16:49 (2), 11/26/2023 17:02 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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