CVE-2019-15222: Null Pointer Dereference
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 (motumicrobookii) driver.
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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).