NULL pointer dereference in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2019-12615

An issue was discovered in get_vdev_port_node_info in arch/sparc/kernel/mdesc.c in the Linux kernel through 5.1.6. There is an unchecked kstrdup_const of node_info->vdev_port.name, which might allow an attacker to cause a denial of service…

EPSS: 0.036 (87.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12615?
CVE-2019-12615 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2019-06-03.
How severe is CVE-2019-12615?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.