Linux Kernel up to 5.3.11 USB Device ff-memless.c use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 5.3.11. This affects an unknown function of the file drivers/input/ff-memless.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-19524. An attack on the physical device is feasible. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.3.11 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file drivers/input/ff-memless.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel before 5.3.12, there is a use-after-free bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/input/ff-memless.c driver, aka CID-fa3a5a1880c9.

The weakness was released 12/03/2019 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-19524 since 12/03/2019. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208643 (CentOS 7 : kernel-alt (RHSA-2020:2104)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.3.12 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (208643). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-146615, VDB-146617, VDB-146618 and VDB-146619. 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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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 208643
Nessus Name: CentOS 7 : kernel-alt (RHSA-2020:2104)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.3.12
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

12/03/2019 🔍
12/03/2019 +0 days 🔍
12/04/2019 +1 days 🔍
10/12/2024 +1774 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 155890
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-19524 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-19524
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146616
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2019 09:49
Updated: 10/12/2024 05:18
Changes: 12/04/2019 09:49 (42), 12/04/2019 09:54 (18), 03/05/2024 20:09 (5), 03/05/2024 20:17 (1), 10/12/2024 05:18 (16)
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