CVE-2019-13233

High

In arch/x86/lib/insn-eval.c in the Linux kernel before 5.1.9, there is a use-after-free for access to an LDT entry because of a race condition between modify_ldt() and a #BR exception for an MPX bounds violation.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2019-07-04
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

7.0

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-362

CVE-2019-13233 is a Race Condition vulnerability

What is Race Condition?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2019-13233?

    CVE-2019-13233 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2019-13233 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-13233?

    CVE-2019-13233 has a CVSS score of 7.0 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-13233?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2019-13233 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2019-13233 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2019-13233 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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