Memory Leak Vulnerability in Linux Kernel's nl80211_get_ftm_responder_stats Function
CVE-2019-19055

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Canonical
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 November 2019

Summary

The vulnerability involves a memory leak in the nl80211_get_ftm_responder_stats() function within the Linux kernel, specifically affecting versions up to 5.3.11. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to create a denial of service scenario through excessive memory consumption by triggering failures in the nl80211hdr_put() function. Although there are disputes on its relevance, it occurs during a code path where prior allocation efforts have already succeeded, indicating a potential exploitation vector for malicious activities.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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