CVE-2019-15920: Use After Free

Published Sep 4, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.10. SMB2read in fs/cifs/smb2pdu.c has a use-after-free. NOTE: this was not fixed correctly in 5.0.10; see the 5.0.11 ChangeLog, which documents a memory leak.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Linux Linux kernel<5.0.10
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Sep 4, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:08 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15920?

CVE-2019-15920 has a severity rating that indicates a significant risk due to a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-15920?

To fix CVE-2019-15920, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 5.0.11 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-15920?

CVE-2019-15920 affects versions of the Linux kernel prior to 5.0.10 and specific versions of SUSE Linux, including 15.0 and 15.1.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2019-15920 on my system?

The impact of CVE-2019-15920 on your system can lead to a potential memory leak and could be exploited to compromise system stability.

5

Was CVE-2019-15920 fixed correctly in version 5.0.10?

No, CVE-2019-15920 was not fixed correctly in version 5.0.10, and the correct fix was documented in version 5.0.11.

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