CVE-2019-15919: Use After Free
First published: Wed Sep 04 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.10. SMB2_write in fs/cifs/smb2pdu.c has a use-after-free.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <5.0.10 | |
| SUSE Linux | =15.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =15.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.html
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.10
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6a3eb3360667170988f8a6477f6686242061488a
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-15919?
CVE-2019-15919 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15919?
To address CVE-2019-15919, you should upgrade the Linux kernel to version 5.0.10 or later.
What component is affected by CVE-2019-15919?
CVE-2019-15919 affects the SMB2_write function in the Linux kernel's CIFS implementation.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are vulnerable to CVE-2019-15919?
Versions of the Linux kernel before 5.0.10 are vulnerable to CVE-2019-15919.
Is openSUSE affected by CVE-2019-15919?
Yes, openSUSE Leap 15.0 and 15.1 are affected by CVE-2019-15919 and should be updated.
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