CVE-2019-19532
kernel: malicious USB devices can lead to multiple out-of-bounds write
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
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 · 6.8CVSS: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