CVE-2019-19037
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.89%
Last modified
CVE-2019-19037 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ext4_empty_dir in fs/ext4/namei.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.12 allows a NULL pointer dereference because ext4_read_dirblock(inode,0,DIRENT_HTREE) can be zero.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ext4_empty_dir in fs/ext4/namei.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.12 allows a NULL pointer dereference because ext4_read_dirblock(inode,0,DIRENT_HTREE) can be zero.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.3.12 |
References
- https://github.com/bobfuzzer/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2019-19037Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bobfuzzer/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2019-19037Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19037?
ext4_empty_dir in fs/ext4/namei.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.12 allows a NULL pointer dereference because ext4_read_dirblock(inode,0,DIRENT_HTREE) can be zero.
How severe is CVE-2019-19037?
CVE-2019-19037 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19037?
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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