Linux Kernel up to 5.0.8 pf.c alloc_disk null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.0.8. Impacted is the function alloc_disk of the file drivers/block/paride/pf.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-15922. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.0.8 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function alloc_disk of the file drivers/block/paride/pf.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference for a pf data structure if alloc_disk fails in drivers/block/paride/pf.c.

The weakness was released 09/04/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-15922 since 09/04/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 5.0.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-140765, VDB-140890, VDB-141092 and VDB-141232. 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
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.0.9
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

09/04/2019 🔍
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09/05/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/13/2023 +1560 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 58ccd2d31e502c37e108b285bf3d343eb00c235b
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-15922 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15922
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141256
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/05/2019 09:22
Updated: 12/13/2023 07:22
Changes: 09/05/2019 09:22 (58), 08/12/2020 16:17 (1), 12/13/2023 07:22 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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