CVE-2019-15916
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.78%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15916 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.1. There is a memory leak in register_queue_kobjects() in net/core/net-sysfs.c, which will cause denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 3.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.1. There is a memory leak in register_queue_kobjects() in net/core/net-sysfs.c, which will cause denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.38, < 3.16.70 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.137 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.4.177 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.9.163 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.14.106 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.28 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 4.20.15 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.0, < 5.0.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3309Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3517Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0740Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.1Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3309Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3517Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0740Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.1Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15916?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.1. There is a memory leak in register_queue_kobjects() in net/core/net-sysfs.c, which will cause denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2019-15916?
CVE-2019-15916 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15916?
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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