CVE-2019-15291
UnknownEPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15291 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.2.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device in the flexcop_usb_probe function in the drivers/media/usb/b2c2/flexcop-usb.c driver.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.2.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device in the flexcop_usb_probe function in the drivers/media/usb/b2c2/flexcop-usb.c driver.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.2.9 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/20/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/22/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=c0203bd72037d07493f4b7562411e4f5f4553a8fExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/20/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/22/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=c0203bd72037d07493f4b7562411e4f5f4553a8fExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15291?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.2.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference caused by a malicious USB device in the flexcop_usb_probe function in the drivers/media/usb/b2c2/flexcop-usb.c driver.
How severe is CVE-2019-15291?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-15291 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15291?
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.
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