CVE-2019-19062
MediumA memory leak in the crypto_report() function in crypto/crypto_user_base.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering crypto_report_alg() failures, aka CID-ffdde5932042.
CVSS 3.1 score
4.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-401CVE-2019-19062 is a Memory Leak vulnerability
What is Memory Leak?
The product does not release memory after use, causing gradual resource exhaustion. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2019-19062 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Packet Stormhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155890/Slackware-Security-Advisory-Slackware-14.2-kernel-Updates.htmlThird Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4254-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4254-2/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4258-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4284-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4287-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4287-2/Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ffdde5932042600c6807d46c1550b28b0db6a3bc
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2019-19062?
CVE-2019-19062 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10 , classified as a Memory Leak flaw (CWE-401) . CVE-2019-19062 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-19062?
CVE-2019-19062 has a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-19062?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2019-19062. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2019-19062 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2019-19062 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Memory Leak (CWE-401)?
The product does not release memory after use, causing gradual resource exhaustion. View CWE-401 on MITRE CWE →