CVE-2019-16234: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Sep 11, 2019
·Updated
drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/pcie/trans.c in the Linux kernel 5.2.14 does not check the allocworkqueue return value, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=5.2.14
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.262-1, <=6.1.176-1, <=6.1.180-1, <=6.12.94-1, <=6.12.101-1, <=7.1.8-1, <=7.1.8-2
Event History
Sep 11, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:22 PM
Description
Aug 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:33 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-16234?
CVE-2019-16234 has a moderate severity due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference that may lead to a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-16234?
To fix CVE-2019-16234, users should update their Linux kernel to a patched version greater than 5.2.14.
3
Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2019-16234?
CVE-2019-16234 affects Linux kernel version 5.2.14, as well as specific versions of Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04, and openSUSE Leap 15.0 and 15.1.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-16234?
The potential impacts of CVE-2019-16234 include system crashes or denial of service due to kernel failure.
5
Is CVE-2019-16234 specific to any particular hardware?
CVE-2019-16234 is related to the Intel wireless drivers in the Linux kernel and not tied to specific hardware.