Vulnerability Description
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the function nfc_genl_deactivate_target() in net/nfc/netlink.c in the Linux kernel before 5.1.13 can be triggered by a malicious user-mode program that omits certain NFC attributes, leading to denial of service.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.1.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154245/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LS
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108905Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.1.13Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/385097a3675749cbc9e97c085c0e5dfe4269ca5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/13
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190806-0001/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4093-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4094-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4117-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4118-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4495
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154245/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LS
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108905Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.1.13Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/385097a3675749cbc9e97c085c0e5dfe4269ca5PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12984?
CVE-2019-12984 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the function nfc_genl_deactivate_target() in net/nfc/netlink.c in the Linux kernel before 5.1.13 can be triggered by a malicious user-mode program that omit...
How severe is CVE-2019-12984?
CVE-2019-12984 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12984?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.