Linux Kernel 5.3.11 btrfs Image Mount kernel/locking/rwsem.c rwsem_down_write_slowpath use after free

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel 5.3.11. Affected by this vulnerability is the function rwsem_down_write_slowpath of the file kernel/locking/rwsem.c of the component btrfs Image Mount Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-19318. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel 5.3.11 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function rwsem_down_write_slowpath of the file kernel/locking/rwsem.c of the component btrfs Image Mount Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
In the Linux kernel 5.3.11, mounting a crafted btrfs image twice can cause an rwsem_down_write_slowpath use-after-free because (in rwsem_can_spin_on_owner in kernel/locking/rwsem.c) rwsem_owner_flags returns an already freed pointer,
The weakness was released 11/28/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-19318 since 11/26/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/28/2024).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-146477 and VDB-146473. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
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- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
11/26/2019 🔍11/28/2019 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: USN-4414-1
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2019-19318 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-19318
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146476
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Entry
Created: 11/28/2019 08:22Updated: 02/28/2024 20:30
Changes: 11/28/2019 08:22 (39), 12/02/2019 12:29 (18), 02/28/2024 20:30 (4)
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