PT-2019-3105 · Linux+3 · Linux Kernel+3
Syzbot
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Published
2019-07-29
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Updated
2023-11-09
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CVE-2019-15220
CVSS v2.0
4.9
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 5.2.1
Description
A use-after-free issue was discovered in the Linux kernel, specifically in the drivers/net/wireless/intersil/p54/p54usb.c driver, caused by a malicious USB device. This issue can lead to a denial of service.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions prior to 5.2.1, update to version 5.2.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the use of USB devices from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of exploitation. Restrict access to the
p54usb.c driver to minimize the risk of denial of service.Exploit
Fix
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Linux Kernel
Suse
Ubuntu