VDB-141678 · CVE-2019-16231 · USN-4225-1

Linux Kernel 5.2.14 fjes_main.c alloc_workqueue null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel 5.2.14. This impacts an unknown function of the file drivers/net/fjes/fjes_main.c. The manipulation of the argument alloc_workqueue as part of Return Value results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-16231. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 5.2.14 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown code block of the file drivers/net/fjes/fjes_main.c. The manipulation of the argument alloc_workqueue as part of a Return Value 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. CVE summarizes:

drivers/net/fjes/fjes_main.c in the Linux kernel 5.2.14 does not check the alloc_workqueue return value, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.

The weakness was presented 09/11/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.opensuse.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-16231 since 09/11/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/19/2023).

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

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

5.2.14

License

open-source

Website

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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/11/2019 🔍
09/11/2019 +0 days 🔍
09/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/19/2023 +1559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-4225-1
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2019-16231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-16231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141678
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2019 08:34
Updated: 12/19/2023 12:17
Changes: 09/12/2019 08:34 (58), 08/21/2020 09:52 (2), 12/19/2023 12:17 (3)
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