Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference for a pf data structure if alloc_disk fails in drivers/block/paride/pf.c.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.9Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/58ccd2d31e502c37e108b285bf3d343eb00c235ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.9Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/58ccd2d31e502c37e108b285bf3d343eb00c235ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-15922?
CVE-2019-15922 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference for a pf data structure if alloc_disk fails in drivers/block/paride/pf.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-15922?
CVE-2019-15922 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-2019-15922?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.