Linux Kernel up to 5.2.9 USB Device flexcop-usb.c flexcop_usb_probe null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.9. Affected by this issue is the function flexcop_usb_probe of the file drivers/media/usb/b2c2/flexcop-usb.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2019-15291. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.9 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function flexcop_usb_probe of the file drivers/media/usb/b2c2/flexcop-usb.c of the component USB Device 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:

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.2.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device in the flexcop_usb_probe function in the drivers/media/usb/b2c2/flexcop-usb.c driver.

The weakness was published 08/20/2019 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-15291 since 08/20/2019. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-138837, VDB-138838, VDB-138839 and VDB-138853. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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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08/20/2019 🔍
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08/21/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/27/2023 +1559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-4254-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-15291 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15291
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140405
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2019 07:19
Updated: 11/27/2023 12:35
Changes: 08/21/2019 07:19 (59), 08/01/2020 13:02 (1), 11/27/2023 12:35 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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