CVE-2019-15216: Null Pointer Dereference
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.14. There is a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/usb/misc/yurex.c driver.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.262-1Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.180-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.101-1Fixed in 7.1.8-1Fixed in 7.1.8-2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-15216?
CVE-2019-15216 has a medium severity due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15216?
To fix CVE-2019-15216, upgrade to Linux kernel version 5.0.14 or later.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2019-15216?
CVE-2019-15216 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.0.14.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2019-15216?
CVE-2019-15216 impacts systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel, including various distributions such as Ubuntu and Debian.
Is CVE-2019-15216 specific to certain distributions?
While CVE-2019-15216 can affect multiple Linux distributions, it is particularly noted for impacting Debian, Ubuntu, and openSUSE.