CVE-2018-19824
UnknownEPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2018-19824 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel through 4.19.6, a local user could exploit a use-after-free in the ALSA driver by supplying a malicious USB Sound device (with zero interfaces) that is mishandled in usb_audio_probe in sound/usb/card.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel through 4.19.6, a local user could exploit a use-after-free in the ALSA driver by supplying a malicious USB Sound device (with zero interfaces) that is mishandled in usb_audio_probe in sound/usb/card.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.19.6 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106109Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1118152Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5f8cf712582617d523120df67d392059eaf2fc4bPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K98155950Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3879-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3879-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3930-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3930-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3931-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3931-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3933-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3933-2/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106109Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1118152Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5f8cf712582617d523120df67d392059eaf2fc4bPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K98155950Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3879-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3879-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3930-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3930-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3931-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3931-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3933-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3933-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19824?
In the Linux kernel through 4.19.6, a local user could exploit a use-after-free in the ALSA driver by supplying a malicious USB Sound device (with zero interfaces) that is mishandled in usb_audio_probe in sound/usb/card.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-19824?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19824 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19824?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-19824?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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