Linux Kernel up to 5.0.8 atalk_proc.c atalk_proc_exit use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.0.8 and classified as critical. The affected element is the function atalk_proc_exit of the file net/appletalk/atalk_proc.c. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2019-15292. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.0.8 (Operating System). This issue affects the function atalk_proc_exit of the file net/appletalk/atalk_proc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.9. There is a use-after-free in atalk_proc_exit, related to net/appletalk/atalk_proc.c, net/appletalk/ddp.c, and net/appletalk/sysctl_net_atalk.c.

The weakness was published 08/21/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.debian.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-15292 since 08/21/2019. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 5.0.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-138837, VDB-138838, VDB-138839 and VDB-138853. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.0.9
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

08/21/2019 🔍
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11/27/2023 +1559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: K27112954
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-15292 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15292
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140465
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2019 14:19
Updated: 11/27/2023 19:02
Changes: 08/21/2019 14:19 (59), 08/01/2020 20:58 (2), 11/27/2023 18:54 (5), 11/27/2023 19:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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