In the Linux kernel before 5.0.3, a memory leak exits in hsr_dev_finalize() in net/hsr/hsr_device.c if hsr_add_port fails to add a port, which may cause denial of service, aka CID-6caabe7f197d.
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CVE-2019-16995 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6
Vulnerability Details
In the Linux kernel before 5.0.3, a memory leak exits in hsr_dev_finalize() in net/hsr/hsr_device.c if hsr_add_port fails to add a port, which may cause denial of service, aka CID-6caabe7f197d.
Publish Date: 2019-09-30
URL: CVE-2019-16995
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2019-16995
Release Date: 2019-09-30
Fix Resolution: v5.1-rc1,v3.18.137,v4.14.107,v4.19.30,v4.20.17,v4.4.177,v4.9.164,v5.0.3
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