CVE-2019-15807
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15807 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel before 5.1.13, there is a memory leak in drivers/scsi/libsas/sas_expander.c when SAS expander discovery fails. This will cause a BUG and denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.1.13, there is a memory leak in drivers/scsi/libsas/sas_expander.c when SAS expander discovery fails. This will cause a BUG and denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.1.13 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15807?
In the Linux kernel before 5.1.13, there is a memory leak in drivers/scsi/libsas/sas_expander.c when SAS expander discovery fails. This will cause a BUG and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2019-15807?
CVE-2019-15807 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15807?
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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