CVE-2019-19537

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/core/file.c.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2019-12-03
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

4.2

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-362

CVE-2019-19537 is a Race Condition vulnerability

What is Race Condition?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2019-19537?

    CVE-2019-19537 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2019-19537 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-19537?

    CVE-2019-19537 has a CVSS score of 4.2 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-19537?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2019-19537 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2019-19537 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2019-19537 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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