CVE-2019-12614
MediumAn issue was discovered in dlpar_parse_cc_property in arch/powerpc/platforms/pseries/dlpar.c in the Linux kernel through 5.1.6. There is an unchecked kstrdup of prop->name, which might allow an attacker to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash).
CVSS 3.1 score
4.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-476CVE-2019-12614 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability
What is NULL Pointer Dereference?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2019-12614 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Packet Stormhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154245/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0054-1.htmlThird Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Packet Stormhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0058-1.htmlThird Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Packet Stormhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155890/Slackware-Security-Advisory-Slackware-14.2-kernel-Updates.htmlThird Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108550Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4093-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4094-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4095-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4095-2/Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/powerpc/linux.git/commit/?id=efa9ace68e487ddd29c2b4d6dd23242158f1f607
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://lkml.org/lkml/2019/6/3/526
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2019-12614?
CVE-2019-12614 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.1 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . CVE-2019-12614 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-12614?
CVE-2019-12614 has a CVSS score of 4.1 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-12614?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2019-12614. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2019-12614 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2019-12614 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. View CWE-476 on MITRE CWE →