CVE-2019-13631

6.8 MEDIUM 0.8% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

In parse_hid_report_descriptor in drivers/input/tablet/gtco.c in the Linux kernel through 5.2.1, a malicious USB device can send an HID report that triggers an out-of-bounds write during generation of debugging messages.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited with physical access without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2019-07-17 19:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 02:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2019-07-17 19:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 02:17 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds write
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel ≤ 5.2.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 6.8

Attack vector: Physical
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record