CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-15222: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Mon Aug 19 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.2.8. There is a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device in the sound/usb/helper.c (motu_microbookii) driver.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Linux kernel<5.2.8
Netapp H410c Firmware
Netapp H410c
Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
Netapp Data Availability Services
Netapp Solidfire \& Hci Management Node
Netapp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
Netapp Baseboard Management Controller H410c Firmware
Netapp Baseboard Management Controller H410c

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-15222?

    CVE-2019-15222 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel before version 5.2.8, which allows a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device in the sound/usb/helper.c (motu_microbookii) driver.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2019-15222?

    CVE-2019-15222 affects the Linux kernel before version 5.2.8, Netapp Baseboard Management Controller H410c Firmware, Apple iPadOS, Netapp Data Availability Services, Netapp Solidfire & Hci Management Node, Netapp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller, and openSUSE Leap 15.0 and 15.1.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-15222?

    CVE-2019-15222 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 4.6.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-15222?

    To fix CVE-2019-15222, update your Linux kernel to version 5.2.8 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-15222?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-15222 at the following links: [link1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.html), [link2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.html), [link3](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/20/2).

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