Linux Kernel up to 5.0.0 net/core/net-sysfs.c register_queue_kobjects memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.0.0 and classified as problematic. Affected is the function register_queue_kobjects of the file net/core/net-sysfs.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-15916. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.0.0 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function register_queue_kobjects of the file net/core/net-sysfs.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.1. There is a memory leak in register_queue_kobjects() in net/core/net-sysfs.c, which will cause denial of service.

The weakness was published 09/04/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at access.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-15916 since 09/04/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208605 (CentOS 7 : kernel-alt (RHSA-2020:0740)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (208605). Similar entries are available at VDB-140765, VDB-140890, VDB-141092 and VDB-141232. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 208605
Nessus Name: CentOS 7 : kernel-alt (RHSA-2020:0740)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.0.1
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

09/04/2019 🔍
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09/05/2019 +1 days 🔍
10/14/2024 +1866 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: RHSA-2019:3309
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-15916 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15916
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141250
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/05/2019 09:21
Updated: 10/14/2024 07:27
Changes: 09/05/2019 09:21 (59), 08/12/2020 15:24 (2), 12/11/2023 16:08 (5), 10/14/2024 07:27 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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