CVE-2019-14898: Race Condition
First published: Wed Nov 20 2019(Updated: )
Incomplete fix for <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-11599">CVE-2019-11599</a>, race condition between mmget_not_zero()/get_task_mm() and core dumping, in RHEL-7.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel-rt | <0:3.10.0-1062.12.1.rt56.1042.el7 | 0:3.10.0-1062.12.1.rt56.1042.el7 |
| redhat/kernel | <0:3.10.0-1062.12.1.el7 | 0:3.10.0-1062.12.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-rt | <0:4.18.0-147.5.1.rt24.98.el8_1 | 0:4.18.0-147.5.1.rt24.98.el8_1 |
| redhat/kernel | <0:4.18.0-147.5.1.el8_1 | 0:4.18.0-147.5.1.el8_1 |
| Linux Linux kernel | =5.0.10 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Mrg | =2.0 | |
| IBM Data Risk Manager | <=2.0.6 |
Remedy
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
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Reference Links
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175727
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6335281 (Advisory)
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1790
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-14898
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.114
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.19.37
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.10
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200608-0001/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-11599
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0328
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0339
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-14898
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0374
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0375
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-14898
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-1159
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1774671
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-14898 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14898 https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1790 https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.114 https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.19.37 https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.10
Parent vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-14898?
CVE-2019-14898 is a vulnerability in the Linux Kernel that allows a local authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-14898?
The affected software versions include Redhat Kernel 3.10.0-1062.12.1.rt56.1042.el7, Redhat Kernel 3.10.0-1062.12.1.el7, Redhat Kernel 4.18.0-147.5.1.rt24.98.el8_1, Redhat Kernel 4.18.0-147.5.1.el8_1, Linux Kernel 5.0.10, and Redhat Enterprise MRG 2.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-14898?
CVE-2019-14898 has a severity level of high.
How can I fix CVE-2019-14898?
To fix CVE-2019-14898, apply the appropriate patches provided by the software vendors or update to the patched versions of the affected software.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-14898?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-14898 at the following references: [link1](https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-11599), [link2](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1790), [link3](https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.114).
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