PT-2019-4480 · Linux+2 · Linux Kernel+2
Published
2019-08-02
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Updated
2022-03-31
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CVE-2019-19536
CVSS v2.0
4.9
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 5.2.9
Description
The issue is related to an info-leak bug in the Linux kernel, specifically in the drivers/net/can/usb/peak usb/pcan usb pro.c driver. This bug can be triggered by a malicious USB device, potentially allowing an attacker to disclose protected information. The vulnerability is associated with a lack of protection for service data.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions prior to 5.2.9, update to version 5.2.9 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to USB devices to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
Information Disclosure
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Linux Kernel
Suse