7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-19377: Use After Free

First published: Fri Nov 29 2019(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel 5.0.21, mounting a crafted btrfs filesystem image, performing some operations, and unmounting can lead to a use-after-free in btrfs_queue_work in fs/btrfs/async-thread.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=2.6.12<4.19.156
Linux Kernel>=4.20<5.4.33
Linux Kernel>=5.5.0<5.5.18
Linux Kernel>=5.6<5.6.5
NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere
NetApp Cloud Backup
NetApp SteelStore Cloud Integrated Storage
NetApp SolidFire
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.20-1
6.12.21-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-19377?

    CVE-2019-19377 is classified with high severity due to the potential for a use-after-free vulnerability allowing for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-19377?

    To fix CVE-2019-19377, upgrade your kernel to version 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, or 6.12.10-1.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2019-19377?

    CVE-2019-19377 affects Linux kernel versions between 2.6.12 and 5.4.33, as well as versions up to 5.6.5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-19377?

    CVE-2019-19377 is a use-after-free vulnerability stemming from operations on a crafted btrfs filesystem image.

  • Can CVE-2019-19377 lead to system crashes?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2019-19377 can potentially lead to system crashes or create instability in affected systems.

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