Linux Kernel up to 5.3.8 vboxguest_utils.c crypto_reportstat resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.3.8. Impacted is the function crypto_reportstat of the file drivers/virt/vboxguest/vboxguest_utils.c. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2019-19048. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.3.8 (Operating System). This issue affects the function crypto_reportstat of the file drivers/virt/vboxguest/vboxguest_utils.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

A memory leak in the crypto_reportstat() function in drivers/virt/vboxguest/vboxguest_utils.c in the Linux kernel before 5.3.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering copy_form_user() failures, aka CID-e0b0cb938864.

The weakness was published 11/18/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-19048 since 11/18/2019. The exploitation is known to be easy. 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. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 5.3.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-145869, VDB-145868, VDB-145867 and VDB-145866. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.3.9
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

11/18/2019 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: e0b0cb9388642c104838fac100a4af32745621e2
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-19048 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-19048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-145865
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/18/2019 17:39
Updated: 02/23/2024 08:38
Changes: 11/18/2019 17:39 (40), 11/18/2019 17:44 (18), 02/23/2024 08:35 (6), 02/23/2024 08:38 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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