Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.2.10, there is a race condition bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the USB character device driver layer, aka CID-303911cfc5b9. This affects drivers/usb/core/file.c.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.2.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00021.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/03/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2.10Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=30PatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00013.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00021.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/03/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2.10Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=30PatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00013.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-19537?
CVE-2019-19537 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel before 5.2.10, there is a race condition bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the USB character device driver layer, aka CID-303911cfc5b9. This affects drivers/usb/c...
How severe is CVE-2019-19537?
CVE-2019-19537 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-19537?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.