CVE-2019-19927

Medium

In the Linux kernel 5.0.0-rc7 (as distributed in ubuntu/linux.git on kernel.ubuntu.com), mounting a crafted f2fs filesystem image and performing some operations can lead to slab-out-of-bounds read access in ttm_put_pages in drivers/gpu/drm/ttm/ttm_page_alloc.c. This is related to the vmwgfx or ttm module.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2019-12-31
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

6.0

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-125

CVE-2019-19927 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Read?

The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2019-19927 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2019-19927?

    CVE-2019-19927 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2019-19927 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-19927?

    CVE-2019-19927 has a CVSS score of 6.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-19927?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2019-19927. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2019-19927 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2019-19927 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)?

    The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. View CWE-125 on MITRE CWE →