Linux Kernel up to 5.3.6 USB Device iowarrior.c use after free

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Summary
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 5.3.6. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file drivers/usb/misc/iowarrior.c of the component USB Device Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-19528. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.3.6 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file drivers/usb/misc/iowarrior.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
In the Linux kernel before 5.3.7, there is a use-after-free bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/usb/misc/iowarrior.c driver, aka CID-edc4746f253d.
The weakness was published 12/03/2019 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-19528 since 12/03/2019. 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 5.3.7 eliminates this vulnerability.
Similar entries are available at VDB-146615, VDB-146616, VDB-146617 and VDB-146618. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3
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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.3.7
Patch: git.kernel.org
Timeline
12/03/2019 🔍12/03/2019 🔍
12/04/2019 🔍
03/07/2024 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2019-19528 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-19528
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146620
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Entry
Created: 12/04/2019 09:57Updated: 03/07/2024 07:02
Changes: 12/04/2019 09:57 (42), 12/04/2019 10:02 (18), 03/07/2024 07:02 (4)
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