CVE-2019-9706
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.46%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9706 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Vixie Cron before the 3.0pl1-133 Debian package allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and daemon crash) because of a force_rescan_user error.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Vixie Cron before the 3.0pl1-133 Debian package allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and daemon crash) because of a force_rescan_user error.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Cron | 3.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=809167Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://packages.qa.debian.org/c/cron/news/20190311T170403Z.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://salsa.debian.org/debian/cron/commit/40791b93Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=809167Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://packages.qa.debian.org/c/cron/news/20190311T170403Z.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://salsa.debian.org/debian/cron/commit/40791b93Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9706?
Vixie Cron before the 3.0pl1-133 Debian package allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and daemon crash) because of a force_rescan_user error.
How severe is CVE-2019-9706?
CVE-2019-9706 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9706?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-9706?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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