CVE-2019-19524: Use After Free

Published Nov 15, 2019
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Updated

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s input device driver functionality when unplugging a device. A user with physical access could use this flaw to crash the system.

Other sources

In the Linux kernel before 5.3.12, there is a use-after-free bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/input/ff-memless.c driver, aka CID-fa3a5a1880c9.

In the Linux kernel, there is a use-after-free bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/input/ff-memless.c

References:

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/03/4 https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.3.12 http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2019/q4/115

Upstream patch:

https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=fa3a5a1880c91bb92594ad42dfe9eedad7996b86

Red Hat

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel-rt<0:3.10.0-1160.rt56.1131.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.rt56.1131.el7
redhat/kernel-alt<0:4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
0:4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-1160.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.el7
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-240.rt7.54.el8
0:4.18.0-240.rt7.54.el8
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-240.el8
0:4.18.0-240.el8
Linux Linux kernel<5.3.12
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Google Android
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.262-16.1.176-16.1.180-16.12.94-16.12.101-17.1.8-17.1.8-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.10.0-1160.rt56.1131.el7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-alt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.10.0-1160.el7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.18.0-240.rt7.54.el8
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.18.0-240.el8
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.262-1Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.180-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.101-1Fixed in 7.1.8-1Fixed in 7.1.8-2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.3.12Patch CID-fa3a5a1880c9
  8. Configuration

    For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 or higher, prevent the kernel module ff-memless from being loaded by blacklisting the module (per the referenced Red Hat solution).

    Linux kernel module ff-memless module loading (blacklist to prevent auto-load) = enabled (blacklisted so it does not load automatically)

Event History

Nov 15, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 13, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 6, 2020
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:25 PM
Description
Aug 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:50 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:52 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19524?

CVE-2019-19524 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow system crashes with physical access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-19524?

To fix CVE-2019-19524, ensure your kernel version is updated to at least 5.3.12 or the appropriate patched version for your distribution.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-19524?

CVE-2019-19524 affects various Linux kernel versions prior to 5.3.12, including specific versions of Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, and Android.

4

Can CVE-2019-19524 be exploited remotely?

No, exploitation of CVE-2019-19524 requires physical access to the vulnerable system through a malicious USB device.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-19524?

CVE-2019-19524 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's input device driver functionality.

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