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CVE-2019-19532

kernel: malicious USB devices can lead to multiple out-of-bounds write

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

6.8

CVSS 3.0

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Published · December 3, 2019

Updated · August 7, 2026

Description

An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s HID drivers. An attacker, able to plug in a malicious USB device, can crash the system or read and write to memory with an incorrect address.

Statement

This issue was rated as having Moderate impact because of the need of physical access to trigger it.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.0 · 6.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer