CVE-2019-20096: Medium severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
In the Linux kernel before 5.1, there is a memory leak in featregistersp() in net/dccp/feat.c, which may cause denial of service, aka CID-1d3ff0950e2b.
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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20096?
CVE-2019-20096 is considered to have a high severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20096?
To fix CVE-2019-20096, you should upgrade to a Linux kernel version 5.1 or later.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2019-20096?
CVE-2019-20096 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.1 and specific versions of Ubuntu and Debian Linux distributions.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-20096?
The impact of CVE-2019-20096 is primarily a memory leak that can lead to a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-20096?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2019-20096, and upgrading to the patched version is the recommended action.