CVE-2019-20172: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2019
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Updated

Kernel/VM/MemoryManager.cpp in SerenityOS before 2019-12-30 does not reject syscalls with pointers into the kernel-only virtual address space, which allows local users to gain privileges by overwriting a return address that was found on the kernel stack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SerenityOS SerenityOS<2019-12-30

Event History

Dec 31, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20172?

CVE-2019-20172 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-20172?

To mitigate CVE-2019-20172, users should update SerenityOS to versions released after December 30, 2019.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-20172?

CVE-2019-20172 affects all local users of SerenityOS prior to the 2019-12-30 release.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20172?

CVE-2019-20172 is classified as a security vulnerability that allows privilege escalation through memory management flaws.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2019-20172?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2019-20172 can overwrite a return address on the kernel stack, potentially gaining elevated privileges.

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