Linux Kernel up to 5.2.7 USB Device sound/usb/helper.c motu_microbookii null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.7. This issue affects the function motu_microbookii of the file sound/usb/helper.c of the component USB Device Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-15222. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.7 (Operating System). This affects the function motu_microbookii of the file sound/usb/helper.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input 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:

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.2.8. There is a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device in the sound/usb/helper.c (motu_microbookii) driver.

The weakness was released 08/19/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-15222 since 08/19/2019. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 212202 (Oracle Linux 7 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2024-12868)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.2.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (212202). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-138837, VDB-138838, VDB-138839 and VDB-138853. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality 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: No

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Nessus ID: 212202
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 7 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2024-12868)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.2.8
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

08/19/2019 🔍
08/19/2019 +0 days 🔍
08/20/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/10/2024 +1939 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-15222 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15222
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140331
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/20/2019 07:02
Updated: 12/10/2024 04:58
Changes: 08/20/2019 07:02 (60), 07/31/2020 16:56 (2), 11/27/2023 07:04 (4), 12/10/2024 04:58 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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