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
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <5.2.8 | |
| netapp baseboard management controller h410c firmware | ||
| netapp baseboard management controller h410c | ||
| NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere | ||
| netapp data availability services | ||
| netapp solidfire \& hci management node | ||
| netapp solidfire baseboard management controller | ||
| openSUSE | =15.0 | |
| openSUSE | =15.1 | |
| NetApp HCI H410C Firmware | ||
| NetApp HCI H410C |
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Reference Links
- 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/2019/08/20/2
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2.8
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=5d78e1c2b7f4be00bbe62141603a631dc7812f35
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190905-0002/
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=3ec1dad62657fef22282536d7532dbb65eee778a
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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