CVE-2019-15213: Use After Free
First published: Mon Aug 19 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.2.3. There is a use-after-free caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/media/usb/dvb-usb/dvb-usb-init.c driver.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <5.2.3 | |
| Netapp Baseboard Management Controller H410c Firmware | ||
| Netapp Baseboard Management Controller H410c | ||
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere | ||
| Netapp Data Availability Services | ||
| Netapp Solidfire \& Hci Management Node | ||
| Netapp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller | ||
| openSUSE Leap | =15.1 | |
| Netapp H410c Firmware | ||
| Netapp H410c |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00029.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/20/2
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2.3
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6cf97230cd5f36b7665099083272595c55d72be7
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190905-0002/
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=a53c9c9dd2981bfdbfbcbc1ddbd35595eda8bced
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15213?
CVE-2019-15213 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel before version 5.2.3 that allows a use-after-free caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/media/usb/dvb-usb/dvb-usb-init.c driver.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-15213?
The Linux kernel before version 5.2.3 is affected by CVE-2019-15213.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-15213?
The severity of CVE-2019-15213 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.6.
How can I fix CVE-2019-15213?
To fix CVE-2019-15213, update your Linux kernel to version 5.2.3 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-15213?
More information about CVE-2019-15213 can be found at the following references: [1], [2], [3].
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