VDB-155986 · CVE-2019-20810 · Nessus 249901

Linux Kernel up to 5.5 snd-go7007.c go7007_snd_init release of resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 5.5. The affected element is the function go7007_snd_init of the file drivers/media/usb/go7007/snd-go7007.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to release of resource. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-20810. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.5 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function go7007_snd_init of the file drivers/media/usb/go7007/snd-go7007.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a release of resource vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-772. The product does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, i.e., after the resource is no longer needed. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

go7007_snd_init in drivers/media/usb/go7007/snd-go7007.c in the Linux kernel before 5.6 does not call snd_card_free for a failure path, which causes a memory leak, aka CID-9453264ef586.

The weakness was released 06/03/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-20810 since 06/02/2020. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. 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 249901 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2019-20810), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 5.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (249901). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-155987 and VDB-155988. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Release of resource
CWE: CWE-772 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 249901
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2019-20810

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.7

Timelineinfo

06/02/2020 🔍
06/03/2020 +1 days 🔍
06/03/2020 +0 days 🔍
08/18/2025 +1902 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-20810 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-20810
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-155986
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2020 14:01
Updated: 08/18/2025 03:16
Changes: 06/03/2020 14:01 (40), 06/03/2020 14:06 (18), 08/18/2025 03:16 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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