CVE-2019-15098: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Aug 16 2019(Updated: )
drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath6kl/usb.c in the Linux kernel through 5.2.9 has a NULL pointer dereference via an incomplete address in an endpoint descriptor.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.11-1 6.12.12-1 | |
| Linux Kernel | <=5.2.9 | |
| NetApp Active IQ | ||
| NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere | >=9.5 | |
| netapp data availability services | ||
| NetApp Element Software | ||
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| openSUSE | =15.0 | |
| openSUSE | =15.1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-wireless/20190804002905.11292-1-benquike@gmail.com/T/#u
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190905-0002/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/27/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/27/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/27/3
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61214359
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61214359?utm_source=f5support&amp;utm_medium=RSS
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Nov/11
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155212/Slackware-Security-Advisory-Slackware-14.2-kernel-Updates.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4184-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4185-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4186-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4186-2/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00013.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00001.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-15098
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-wireless/20190804002905.11292-1-benquike%40gmail.com/T/#u
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61214359?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medium=RSS
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61214359?utm_source=f5support&utm_medium=RSS
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-15098
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15098
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-15098
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-15098
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-15098?
CVE-2019-15098 is a moderate severity vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15098?
To fix CVE-2019-15098, you should upgrade to a kernel version higher than 5.2.9.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2019-15098?
CVE-2019-15098 affects various versions of the Linux kernel up to 5.2.9 and certain NetApp products including Active IQ services.
Does CVE-2019-15098 have any known exploits?
As of the last update, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2019-15098.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-15098?
Yes, patches are available in kernel versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, and later.
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