CVE-2019-19053: High severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
A memory leak in the rpmsgeptdevwriteiter() function in drivers/rpmsg/rpmsgchar.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering copyfromiterfull() failures, aka CID-bbe692e349e2.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.262-1Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.180-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.101-1Fixed in 7.1.7-1Fixed in 7.1.8-1 - Upgrade
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Linux kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.3.11Patch CID-bbe692e349e2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this memory leak vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this memory leak vulnerability is CVE-2019-19053.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19053?
The severity of CVE-2019-19053 is medium.
How does CVE-2019-19053 impact the Linux kernel?
CVE-2019-19053 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) in the Linux kernel.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-19053?
The affected software for CVE-2019-19053 includes various versions of the Linux kernel.
How can I fix CVE-2019-19053?
To fix CVE-2019-19053, apply the recommended updates provided by the software vendor.