CVE-2019-25044: Use After Free
First published: Fri May 14 2021(Updated: )
The block subsystem in the Linux kernel before 5.2 has a use-after-free that can lead to arbitrary code execution in the kernel context and privilege escalation, aka CID-c3e2219216c9. This is related to blk_mq_free_rqs and blk_cleanup_queue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | =5.2-rc3 | |
| netapp cloud backup | ||
| netapp solidfire \& hci management node | ||
| netapp solidfire baseboard management controller firmware | ||
| netapp solidfire baseboard management controller | ||
| netapp h300s firmware | ||
| netapp h300s | ||
| NetApp H500S Firmware | ||
| netapp h500s | ||
| netapp h700s firmware | ||
| netapp h700s | ||
| netapp h300e firmware | ||
| netapp h300e | ||
| netapp h500e firmware | ||
| netapp h500e | ||
| netapp h700e firmware | ||
| netapp h700e | ||
| netapp h410s firmware | ||
| netapp h410s | ||
| netapp h410c firmware | ||
| netapp h410c |
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Reference Links
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c3e2219216c92919a6bd1711f340f5faa98695e6
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210629-0006/
- https://sites.google.com/view/syzscope/kasan-use-after-free-read-in-blk_mq_free_rqs
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=36fe241584203cf394d44560a42e3430434f1213
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-25044?
CVE-2019-25044 is a vulnerability in the block subsystem of the Linux kernel that can lead to arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2019-25044?
CVE-2019-25044 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-25044?
The Linux kernel before version 5.2, Netapp Cloud Backup, Netapp Solidfire & Hci Management Node, and Netapp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware are affected by CVE-2019-25044.
How can CVE-2019-25044 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2019-25044, update to a version of the Linux kernel after 5.2 or apply the necessary patches provided by the software vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-25044?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-25044 in the references provided: [Link 1](https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2), [Link 2](https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c3e2219216c92919a6bd1711f340f5faa98695e6), [Link 3](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210629-0006/).
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- canonical/netapp solidfire baseboard management controller firmware
- canonical/netapp solidfire baseboard management controller
- canonical/netapp h300s firmware
- canonical/netapp h300s
- canonical/netapp h500s firmware
- canonical/netapp h500s
- canonical/netapp h700s firmware
- canonical/netapp h700s
- canonical/netapp h300e firmware
- canonical/netapp h300e
- canonical/netapp h500e firmware
- canonical/netapp h500e
- canonical/netapp h700e firmware
- canonical/netapp h700e
- canonical/netapp h410s firmware
- canonical/netapp h410s
- canonical/netapp h410c firmware
- canonical/netapp h410c