CVE-2019-19044: High severity linux kernel vulnerability
Last updated 29 November 2024
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Two memory leaks in the v3dsubmitclioctl() function in drivers/gpu/drm/v3d/v3dgem.c in the Linux kernel before 5.3.11 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering kcalloc() or v3djobinit() failures, aka CID-29cd13cfd762.
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What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-19044.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'Two memory leaks in the v3d_submit_cl_ioctl() function in drivers/gpu/drm/v3d/v3d_gem.c in the Linux kernel.'
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19044?
The severity of CVE-2019-19044 is not specified in the provided information.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-19044?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-19044 by triggering kcalloc() or v3d_job_init() failures, causing a denial of service due to memory consumption.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-19044 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-19044 vulnerability, update the Linux kernel to version 5.3.11 or later.