CVE-2019-19525
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2019-19525 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel before 5.3.6, there is a use-after-free bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/net/ieee802154/atusb.c driver, aka CID-7fd25e6fc035.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.3.6, there is a use-after-free bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/net/ieee802154/atusb.c driver, aka CID-7fd25e6fc035.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.3.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/03/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.3.6Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/03/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.3.6Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19525?
In the Linux kernel before 5.3.6, there is a use-after-free bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/net/ieee802154/atusb.c driver, aka CID-7fd25e6fc035.
How severe is CVE-2019-19525?
CVE-2019-19525 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19525?
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-2019-19525?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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