CVE-2019-19524
MediumIn the Linux kernel before 5.3.12, there is a use-after-free bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the drivers/input/ff-memless.c driver, aka CID-fa3a5a1880c9.
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-2019-19524 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-2019-19524 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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Packet Stormhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155890/Slackware-Security-Advisory-Slackware-14.2-kernel-Updates.htmlThird Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Release Notes Vendor Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Issue Tracking Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4225-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4225-2/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4226-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4227-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4227-2/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4228-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4228-2/Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=fa3a5a1880c91bb92594ad42dfe9eedad7996b86
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2019-19524?
CVE-2019-19524 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-2019-19524 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-2019-19524?
CVE-2019-19524 has a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-19524?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2019-19524. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2019-19524 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2019-19524 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 →