CVE-2019-19537

4.2 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

In the Linux kernel before 5.2.10, there is a race condition bug that can be caused by a malicious USB device in the USB character device driver layer, aka CID-303911cfc5b9. This affects drivers/usb/core/file.c.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited with physical access without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2019-12-03 16:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 02:26 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2019-12-03 16:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 02:26 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-362 · Race condition
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel < 5.2.10

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.2

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

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record