CVE-2019-10142

Name: CVE-2019-10142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-30T17:15:12.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-10142 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's freescale hypervisor manager implementation, kernel versions 5.0.x up to, excluding 5.0.17. A parameter passed to an ioctl was incorrectly validated and used in size calculations for the page size calculation. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's freescale hypervisor manager implementation, kernel versions 5.0.x up to, excluding 5.0.17. A parameter passed to an ioctl was incorrectly validated and used in size calculations for the page size calculation. An attacker can use this flaw to crash the system, corrupt memory, or create other adverse security affects.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.0, < 5.0.17

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10142Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10142Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10142?

How severe is CVE-2019-10142?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-10142 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10142?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST