Linux Kernel up to 5.1 Block Subsystem blk_mq_free_rqs/blk_cleanup_queue use after free

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.1. This impacts the function blk_mq_free_rqs/blk_cleanup_queue of the component Block Subsystem. The manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2019-25044. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.1 (Operating System). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function blk_mq_free_rqs/blk_cleanup_queue of the component Block Subsystem. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was published 05/15/2021. The advisory is shared at sites.google.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-25044. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/16/2021).
Upgrading to version 5.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at cdn.kernel.org. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
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Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4
VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.2
Patch: git.kernel.org
Timeline
05/14/2021 🔍05/15/2021 🔍
05/15/2021 🔍
05/16/2021 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: sites.google.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2019-25044 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-25044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-175085
Entry
Created: 05/15/2021 07:52Updated: 05/16/2021 14:27
Changes: 05/15/2021 07:52 (43), 05/16/2021 14:27 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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