CVE-2019-19072
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2019-19072 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory leak in the predicate_parse() function in kernel/trace/trace_events_filter.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption), aka CID-96c5c6e6a5b6.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory leak in the predicate_parse() function in kernel/trace/trace_events_filter.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption), aka CID-96c5c6e6a5b6.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.3.11 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/96c5c6e6a5b6db592acae039fed54b5c8844cd35Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191205-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4225-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4225-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4226-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/96c5c6e6a5b6db592acae039fed54b5c8844cd35Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191205-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4225-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4225-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4226-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19072?
A memory leak in the predicate_parse() function in kernel/trace/trace_events_filter.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption), aka CID-96c5c6e6a5b6.
How severe is CVE-2019-19072?
CVE-2019-19072 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19072?
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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