CVE-2019-16234

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel version 5.2.14

Description The issue is related to the alloc workqueue component in the Linux kernel, which can lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This can potentially allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. The problem is specifically located in the drivers/net/wireless/intel/iwlwifi/pcie/trans.c file.

Recommendations For Linux kernel version 5.2.14, ensure that the return value of alloc workqueue is properly checked to prevent NULL pointer dereferences. As a temporary workaround, consider implementing additional error checking mechanisms for the alloc workqueue function until a patch is available.