Linux Kernel up to 5.0 net/dccp/feat.c __feat_register_sp resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 5.0. This vulnerability affects the function __feat_register_sp of the file net/dccp/feat.c. The manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-20096. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.0 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function __feat_register_sp of the file net/dccp/feat.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel before 5.1, there is a memory leak in __feat_register_sp() in net/dccp/feat.c, which may cause denial of service, aka CID-1d3ff0950e2b.

The weakness was released 12/30/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-20096 since 12/30/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 5.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-147875. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.1
Patch: git.kernel.org

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12/30/2019 🔍
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03/18/2024 +1540 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 156455
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-20096 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-20096
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-147876
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/30/2019 09:26
Updated: 03/18/2024 10:57
Changes: 12/30/2019 09:26 (40), 12/30/2019 09:31 (18), 03/18/2024 10:52 (20), 03/18/2024 10:57 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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