CVE-2019-15223: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Aug 19 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.1.8. There is a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device in the sound/usb/line6/driver.c driver.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <5.1.8 | |
| All of | ||
| netapp h410c firmware | ||
| netapp h410c | ||
| NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere | ||
| netapp data availability services | ||
| netapp solidfire \& hci management node | ||
| netapp solidfire baseboard management controller | ||
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.13-1 | |
| NetApp H410C Firmware | ||
| NetApp H410C | ||
| NetApp Data Availability Services | ||
| NetApp SolidFire & HCI Management Node | ||
| NetApp SolidFire Baseboard Management Controller | ||
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| NetApp Baseboard Management Controller H410C Firmware | ||
| NetApp Baseboard Management Controller H410C |
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Reference Links
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.1.8
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=0b074ab7fc0d575247b9cc9f93bb7e007ca38840
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=0c1e517c657d3de2361cb0cc2d3a8663c25039a7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/20/2
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190905-0002/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4147-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-15223
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-15223
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15223
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-15223
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-15223
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/0b074ab7fc0d575247b9cc9f93bb7e007ca38840
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15223?
CVE-2019-15223 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows for a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device.
How severe is CVE-2019-15223?
CVE-2019-15223 is a critical vulnerability with a severity rating of high.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2019-15223?
Versions of the Linux kernel before 5.1.8 are affected by CVE-2019-15223.
How can I fix CVE-2019-15223?
To fix CVE-2019-15223, update your Linux kernel to version 5.1.8 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-15223?
More information about CVE-2019-15223 can be found in the references provided: [Link 1](https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.1.8), [Link 2](https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=0b074ab7fc0d575247b9cc9f93bb7e007ca38840), [Link 3](https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=0c1e517c657d3de2361cb0cc2d3a8663c25039a7).
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