Linux Kernel 5.2.14 if_sdio.c alloc_workqueue null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 5.2.14. Affected is an unknown function in the library drivers/net/wireless/marvell/libertas/if_sdio.c. This manipulation of the argument alloc_workqueue as part of Return Value causes null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-16232. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 5.2.14 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing in the library drivers/net/wireless/marvell/libertas/if_sdio.c. The manipulation of the argument alloc_workqueue as part of a Return Value 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. The summary by CVE is:

drivers/net/wireless/marvell/libertas/if_sdio.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 shared 09/11/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.fedoraproject.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-16232 since 09/11/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around 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.

The entries VDB-140765, VDB-140890, VDB-141092 and VDB-141232 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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09/11/2019 🔍
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12/19/2023 +1559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-4284-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-16232 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-16232
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141679
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2019 08:34
Updated: 12/19/2023 12:25
Changes: 09/12/2019 08:34 (58), 08/21/2020 09:56 (2), 12/19/2023 12:25 (3)
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