CVE-2019-16089
MEDIUMCVSS 4.1/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16089 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.2.13. nbd_genl_status in drivers/block/nbd.c does not check the nla_nest_start_noflag return value.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.2.13. nbd_genl_status in drivers/block/nbd.c does not check the nla_nest_start_noflag return value.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.2.13 |
References
- https://lore.kernel.org/patchwork/patch/1106884/Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/patchwork/patch/1126650/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/patchwork/patch/1106884/Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/patchwork/patch/1126650/Patch, 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-2019-16089?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.2.13. nbd_genl_status in drivers/block/nbd.c does not check the nla_nest_start_noflag return value.
How severe is CVE-2019-16089?
CVE-2019-16089 has a CVSS score of 4.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16089?
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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