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CVE-2019-8980

7.5 · HIGH

A memory leak in the kernel_read_file function in fs/exec.c in the Linux kernel through 4.20.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering vfs_read failures.

Published Feb 21, 2019CWE-401EPSS 5.92%

Overview

CVE-2019-8980 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 21, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A memory leak in the kernel_read_file function in fs/exec.c in the Linux kernel through 4.20.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering vfs_read failures.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00052.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/107120Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00002.htmlRefsupport.f5.com/csp/article/K56480726Refusn.ubuntu.com/3930-1/Refusn.ubuntu.com/3930-2/Refusn.ubuntu.com/3931-1/Refusn.ubuntu.com/3931-2/Refwww.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg1935698.htmlRefwww.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg1935705.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8980?

CVE-2019-8980 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 21, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-8980?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-8980?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-8980?

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