Linux Kernel up to 5.2.9 USB Device drivers/usb/core/file.c race condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.9. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file drivers/usb/core/file.c of the component USB Device Handler. This manipulation causes race condition. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-19537. It is feasible to perform the attack on the physical device. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.2.9 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file drivers/usb/core/file.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a race condition vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-362. The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel before 5.2.10, there is a race condition bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the USB character device driver layer, aka CID-303911cfc5b9. This affects drivers/usb/core/file.c.

The weakness was shared 12/03/2019 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-19537 since 12/03/2019. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 5.2.10 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-146615, VDB-146616, VDB-146617 and VDB-146618 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Race condition
CWE: CWE-362
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.2.10
Patch: git.kernel.org

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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-2019-19537 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-19537
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146629
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2019 10:46
Updated: 03/07/2024 07:57
Changes: 12/04/2019 10:46 (42), 12/04/2019 10:51 (18), 03/07/2024 07:57 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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