CVE-2019-19966

Medium

In the Linux kernel before 5.1.6, there is a use-after-free in cpia2_exit() in drivers/media/usb/cpia2/cpia2_v4l.c that will cause denial of service, aka CID-dea37a972655.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2019-12-25
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

4.6

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

Weakness type

CWE-416

CVE-2019-19966 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

5 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2019-19966?

    CVE-2019-19966 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-2019-19966 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-19966?

    CVE-2019-19966 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-2019-19966?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2019-19966 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2019-19966 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2019-19966 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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