CVE-2019-19050
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.08%
Last modified
CVE-2019-19050 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory leak in the crypto_reportstat() function in crypto/crypto_user_stat.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering crypto_reportstat_alg() failures, aka CID-c03b04dcdba1.. EPSS estimates a 5.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory leak in the crypto_reportstat() function in crypto/crypto_user_stat.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering crypto_reportstat_alg() failures, aka CID-c03b04dcdba1.
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 | >= 4.20, < 5.3.16 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.4, < 5.4.3 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.5 | Rc1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 | — |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Data Availability Services | All versions | — |
| Netapp | E-Series Santricity Os Controller | >= 11.0.0, <= 11.60.3 | — |
| Netapp | Hci Management Node | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Solidfire | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Hci Compute Node | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Hci Storage Node | All versions | — |
| Broadcom | Fabric Operating System | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Aff A700s Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Fas8300 Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Fas8700 Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Aff A400 Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H610s Firmware | All versions | — |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156455/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0063-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c03b04dcdba1da39903e23cc4d072abf8f68f2ddPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191205-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4258-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4284-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156455/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0063-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c03b04dcdba1da39903e23cc4d072abf8f68f2ddPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191205-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4258-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4284-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19050?
A memory leak in the crypto_reportstat() function in crypto/crypto_user_stat.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering crypto_reportstat_alg() failures, aka CID-c03b04dcdba1.
How severe is CVE-2019-19050?
CVE-2019-19050 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19050?
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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