Linux Kernel up to 5.3.11 ib_verbs.c bnxt_re_create_srq resource consumption

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.3.11. Affected by this issue is the function bnxt_re_create_srq of the file drivers/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/ib_verbs.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource consumption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-19077. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.3.11 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function bnxt_re_create_srq of the file drivers/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/ib_verbs.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A memory leak in the bnxt_re_create_srq() function in drivers/infiniband/hw/bnxt_re/ib_verbs.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering copy to udata failures, aka CID-4a9d46a9fe14.

The weakness was shared 11/18/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-19077 since 11/18/2019. 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 structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/23/2024). This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 5.3.0
• 5.3.1
• 5.3.2
• 5.3.3
• 5.3.4
• 5.3.5
• 5.3.6
• 5.3.7
• 5.3.8
• 5.3.9
• 5.3.10
• 5.3.11

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• open-source

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• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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