CVE-2019-19078: High severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
A memory leak in the ath10kusbhiftxsg() function in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath10k/usb.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering usbsubmiturb() failures, aka CID-b8d17e7d93d2.
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 7.2.9-1Fixed in 7.2.10-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19078?
CVE-2019-19078 is classified with a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service due to memory leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19078?
To resolve CVE-2019-19078, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 5.4.12 or higher, or apply patches provided by your distribution.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2019-19078?
CVE-2019-19078 affects Linux kernel versions from 4.14 to 5.3.11.
Can CVE-2019-19078 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-19078 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can trigger the usb_submit_urb() failures.
Is CVE-2019-19078 specific to certain Linux distributions?
CVE-2019-19078 affects various distributions, including Ubuntu versions 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, and 19.10, as well as multiple Debian releases.