CVE-2019-16714
First published: Mon Sep 23 2019(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel before 5.2.14, rds6_inc_info_copy in net/rds/recv.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory because tos and flags fields are not initialized.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.10-1 | |
| Linux Kernel | <5.2.14 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| F5 Traffix Systems Signaling Delivery Controller | >=5.0.0<=5.1.0 |
Remedy
Ensure that /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-rare-network.conf contains the following lines: # rds alias net-pf-21 off
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Reference Links
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2.14
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7d0a06586b2686ba80c4a2da5f91cb10ffbea736
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/24/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/1
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K48351130?utm_source=f5support&amp;utm_medium=RSS
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-2/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191031-0005/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-16714
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K48351130?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medium=RSS
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K48351130?utm_source=f5support&utm_medium=RSS
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-16714
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16714
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-16714
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-16714
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/7d0a06586b2686ba80c4a2da5f91cb10ffbea736
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-16714.
What is the description of the vulnerability?
The vulnerability allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory.
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes various versions of the Linux kernel.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update your Linux kernel to version 5.2.14 or higher.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the references provided.
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