CVE-2019-16995
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.53%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16995 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel before 5.0.3, a memory leak exits in hsr_dev_finalize() in net/hsr/hsr_device.c if hsr_add_port fails to add a port, which may cause denial of service, aka CID-6caabe7f197d.. EPSS estimates a 3.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.0.3, a memory leak exits in hsr_dev_finalize() in net/hsr/hsr_device.c if hsr_add_port fails to add a port, which may cause denial of service, aka CID-6caabe7f197d.
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 | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.137 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.4, < 4.4.177 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.9, < 4.9.164 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.14, < 4.14.107 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.19, < 4.19.30 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 4.20.17 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.0, < 5.0.3 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.1 | Rc1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
| Netapp | Aff A700s Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H610s Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Data Availability Services | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Hci Management Node | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Service Processor | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Solidfire | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage | All versions | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00035.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.3Exploit, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6caabe7f197d3466d238f70915d65301f1716626Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191031-0005/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00035.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.3Exploit, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6caabe7f197d3466d238f70915d65301f1716626Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191031-0005/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16995?
In the Linux kernel before 5.0.3, a memory leak exits in hsr_dev_finalize() in net/hsr/hsr_device.c if hsr_add_port fails to add a port, which may cause denial of service, aka CID-6caabe7f197d.
How severe is CVE-2019-16995?
CVE-2019-16995 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16995?
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-2019-16995?
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