Memory Leak Vulnerability in Systemd Affects Various Linux Distributions
CVE-2019-20386

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Key Information:

Vendor: Systemd Project
Status: Systemd
Vendor: CVE Published:; 21 January 2020

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What is CVE-2019-20386?

A memory leak vulnerability was identified in the 'button_open' function within 'login/logind-button.c' in systemd prior to version 243. This issue arises when executing the 'udevadm trigger' command, potentially leading to resource exhaustion over time. This can impact system stability and performance, making it essential for users of affected versions to apply necessary updates to mitigate any risks.