CVE-2019-3896
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CVE-2019-3896 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A double-free can happen in idr_remove_all() in lib/idr.c in the Linux kernel 2.6 branch. An unprivileged local attacker can use this flaw for a privilege escalation or for a system crash and a denial of service (DoS).. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A double-free can happen in idr_remove_all() in lib/idr.c in the Linux kernel 2.6 branch. An unprivileged local attacker can use this flaw for a privilege escalation or for a system crash and a denial of service (DoS).
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.39.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108814Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3896Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108814Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3896Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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