medium
6.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-13631

First published: Wed Jul 17 2019(Updated: )

A vulnerability was discovered in the linux kernels implementation of "GTCO tablet/digitizer"s version of parse_hid_report_descriptor in drivers. An attacker with local access could create a malicious USB device which must be inserted into the local usb port to send a crafted USB response that triggers an out-of-bounds write during generation of debugging messages. It is unlikely that this attack is effective or wide-spread as it requires specific usb hardware and physical access to the hardware to exploit. Reference: <a href="https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/11040813/">https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/11040813/</a>

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel<=5.2.1
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.21-1
6.12.22-1

Remedy

https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/11040813/

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-13631?

    CVE-2019-13631 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation with malicious USB devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-13631?

    To mitigate CVE-2019-13631, update your Linux kernel to version 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, or 6.12.10-1.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2019-13631?

    CVE-2019-13631 affects users running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel up to 5.2.1.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2019-13631?

    CVE-2019-13631 can be exploited by an attacker with local access who inserts a malicious USB device.

  • Is CVE-2019-13631 a browser vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2019-13631 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel and not related to web browsers.

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