CVE-2019-15921
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15921 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.6. There is a memory leak issue when idr_alloc() fails in genl_register_family() in net/netlink/genetlink.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.6. There is a memory leak issue when idr_alloc() fails in genl_register_family() in net/netlink/genetlink.c.
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 | < 5.0.6 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.6Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ceabee6c59943bdd5e1da1a6a20dc7ee5f8113a2Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.6Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ceabee6c59943bdd5e1da1a6a20dc7ee5f8113a2Exploit, Patch, 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-2019-15921?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.6. There is a memory leak issue when idr_alloc() fails in genl_register_family() in net/netlink/genetlink.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-15921?
CVE-2019-15921 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15921?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-15921?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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