CVE-2019-16714
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.70%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16714 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel before 5.2.14, rds6_inc_info_copy in net/rds/recv.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory because tos and flags fields are not initialized.. EPSS estimates a 2.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.2.14, rds6_inc_info_copy in net/rds/recv.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory because tos and flags fields are not initialized.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.2.14 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
| F5 | Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.1.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/24/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2.14Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7d0a06586b2686ba80c4a2da5f91cb10ffbea736Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191031-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-2/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/24/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2.14Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7d0a06586b2686ba80c4a2da5f91cb10ffbea736Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191031-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16714?
In the Linux kernel before 5.2.14, rds6_inc_info_copy in net/rds/recv.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory because tos and flags fields are not initialized.
How severe is CVE-2019-16714?
CVE-2019-16714 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16714?
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-2019-16714?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST