CVE-2019-18810: High severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
A memory leak in the komedawbconnectoradd() function in drivers/gpu/drm/arm/display/komeda/komedawbconnector.c in the Linux kernel before 5.3.8 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering drmwritebackconnectorinit() failures, aka CID-a0ecd6fdbf5d.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18810?
CVE-2019-18810 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering certain failures.
How does CVE-2019-18810 impact the system?
CVE-2019-18810 can lead to memory consumption, resulting in a denial of service.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2019-18810?
Linux kernel versions before 5.3.8 are affected by CVE-2019-18810.
How can I fix CVE-2019-18810?
To fix CVE-2019-18810, update the Linux kernel to version 5.3.8 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-18810?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-18810 at the following references: [Link 1](https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.3.8), [Link 2](https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a0ecd6fdbf5d648123a7315c695fb6850d702835), [Link 3](https://usn.ubuntu.com/4208-1/)