CWE
459
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-5595

First published: Tue Feb 12 2019(Updated: )

In FreeBSD before 11.2-STABLE(r343782), 11.2-RELEASE-p9, 12.0-STABLE(r343781), and 12.0-RELEASE-p3, kernel callee-save registers are not properly sanitized before return from system calls, potentially allowing some kernel data used in the system call to be exposed.

Credit: secteam@freebsd.org secteam@freebsd.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeBSD Kernel=11.2
FreeBSD Kernel=12.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-5595?

    CVE-2019-5595 has a moderate severity rating due to potential exposure of kernel data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-5595?

    To fix CVE-2019-5595, upgrade to FreeBSD versions 11.2-STABLE(r343782), 11.2-RELEASE-p9, 12.0-STABLE(r343781), or 12.0-RELEASE-p3.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5595?

    CVE-2019-5595 affects FreeBSD versions 11.2 and 12.0 before specific patches.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2019-5595?

    The impact of CVE-2019-5595 is the potential exposure of sensitive kernel data through improper sanitation of registers.

  • Is CVE-2019-5595 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2019-5595 is primarily a local vulnerability that may be exploited through system calls.

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