CVE-2019-19051: Medium severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
A memory leak in the i2400moprfkillswtoggle() function in drivers/net/wimax/i2400m/op-rfkill.c in the Linux kernel before 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption), aka CID-6f3ef5c25cc7.
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 6.1.187-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.111-1Fixed in 7.2.9-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Linux kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.3.11
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19051?
CVE-2019-19051 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a memory leak in the Linux kernel.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2019-19051?
CVE-2019-19051 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to 5.3.11.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19051?
To fix CVE-2019-19051, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 5.3.11 or later.
Can CVE-2019-19051 affect multiple operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2019-19051 affects multiple operating systems including various versions of Ubuntu and Debian.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2019-19051 on my system?
The potential impact of CVE-2019-19051 is denial of service due to excessive memory consumption, which can disrupt system operations.