CVE-2019-18786
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18786 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel through 5.3.8, f->fmt.sdr.reserved is uninitialized in rcar_drif_g_fmt_sdr_cap in drivers/media/platform/rcar_drif.c, which could cause a memory disclosure problem.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel through 5.3.8, f->fmt.sdr.reserved is uninitialized in rcar_drif_g_fmt_sdr_cap in drivers/media/platform/rcar_drif.c, which could cause a memory disclosure problem.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.3.8 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 |
References
- https://patchwork.linuxtv.org/patch/59542/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4284-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4285-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4287-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4287-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.linuxtv.org/patch/59542/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4284-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4285-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4287-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4287-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18786?
In the Linux kernel through 5.3.8, f->fmt.sdr.reserved is uninitialized in rcar_drif_g_fmt_sdr_cap in drivers/media/platform/rcar_drif.c, which could cause a memory disclosure problem.
How severe is CVE-2019-18786?
CVE-2019-18786 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18786?
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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