NULL pointer dereference in Linux Kernel
CVE-2019-10207
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth implementation of UART, all versions kernel 3.x.x before 4.18.0 and kernel 5.x.x. An attacker with local access and write permissions to the Bluetooth hardware could use this flaw to issue a specially crafted ioctl function call and cause the system to crash.
EPSS: 0.009 (55.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Red Hat Kernel — versions all versions kernel 3.x.x before 4.18.0 and kernel 5.x.x
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-10207?
- CVE-2019-10207 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2019-11-25.
- How severe is CVE-2019-10207?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-10207 known to be exploited?
- 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.