CVE-2019-15220
MediumAn issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.2.1. There is a use-after-free caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/net/wireless/intersil/p54/p54usb.c driver.
CVSS 3.1 score
4.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-416CVE-2019-15220 is a Use After Free vulnerability
What is Use After Free?
The product references memory after it has been freed, which may cause it to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2019-15220 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Release Notes
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Exploit Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4115-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4118-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4147-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4286-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4286-2/Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6e41e2257f1094acc37618bf6c856115374c6922
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2019-15220?
CVE-2019-15220 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10 , classified as an Use After Free flaw (CWE-416) . CVE-2019-15220 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-2019-15220?
CVE-2019-15220 has a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-15220?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2019-15220. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2019-15220 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2019-15220 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 Use After Free (CWE-416)?
The product references memory after it has been freed, which may cause it to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. View CWE-416 on MITRE CWE →