CVE-2019-8413: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 17, 2019
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Updated

On Xiaomi MIX 2 devices with the 4.4.78 kernel, a NULL pointer dereference in the ioctl interface of the device file /dev/elliptic1 or /dev/elliptic0 causes a system crash via IOCTL 0x4008c575 (aka decimal 1074316661).

Affected Software

4 affected components
Mi Mi Mix 2 Firmware=4.4.78
Mi mi MIX 2
All of the following
Mi Mi Mix 2 Firmware=4.4.78
Mi mi MIX 2

Event History

Feb 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8413?

CVE-2019-8413 has a high severity due to its potential to cause system crashes on affected Xiaomi MIX 2 devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-8413?

To fix CVE-2019-8413, users should update the device firmware to a version higher than 4.4.78.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2019-8413?

CVE-2019-8413 specifically affects Xiaomi MIX 2 devices running the 4.4.78 kernel.

4

What is the cause of CVE-2019-8413?

CVE-2019-8413 is caused by a NULL pointer dereference in the ioctl interface of the device files /dev/elliptic1 or /dev/elliptic0.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2019-8413?

Exploiting CVE-2019-8413 can lead to a system crash on vulnerable Xiaomi MIX 2 devices.

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