Linux Kernel up to 5.2.8 USB Device drivers/usb/misc/yurex.c use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.8. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file drivers/usb/misc/yurex.c of the component USB Device Handler. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2019-19531. It is feasible to perform the attack on the physical device. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.8 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file drivers/usb/misc/yurex.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. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel before 5.2.9, there is a use-after-free bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/usb/misc/yurex.c driver, aka CID-fc05481b2fca.

The weakness was presented 12/03/2019 (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-19531 since 12/03/2019. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 5.2.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-146615, VDB-146616, VDB-146617 and VDB-146618 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.2.9
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

12/03/2019 🔍
12/03/2019 +0 days 🔍
12/04/2019 +1 days 🔍
03/07/2024 +1555 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: DLA 2068-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-19531 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-19531
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146623
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2019 09:59
Updated: 03/07/2024 07:23
Changes: 12/04/2019 09:59 (42), 12/04/2019 10:04 (18), 03/07/2024 07:23 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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