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CVE-2019-17055

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified

CVE-2019-17055 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. base_sock_create in drivers/isdn/mISDN/socket.c in the AF_ISDN network module in the Linux kernel through 5.3.2 does not enforce CAP_NET_RAW, which means that unprivileged users can create a raw socket, aka CID-b91ee4aa2a21.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

base_sock_create in drivers/isdn/mISDN/socket.c in the AF_ISDN network module in the Linux kernel through 5.3.2 does not enforce CAP_NET_RAW, which means that unprivileged users can create a raw socket, aka CID-b91ee4aa2a21.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.54%

41.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 5.3.2
DebianDebian Linux8.0
FedoraprojectFedora29
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux19.04
OpensuseLeap15.0
OpensuseLeap15.1
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17055?
base_sock_create in drivers/isdn/mISDN/socket.c in the AF_ISDN network module in the Linux kernel through 5.3.2 does not enforce CAP_NET_RAW, which means that unprivileged users can create a raw socket, aka CID-b91ee4aa2a21.
How severe is CVE-2019-17055?
CVE-2019-17055 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17055?
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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Source: NVD / NIST