Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in Linux kernel's, versions up to 3.10, implementation of overlayfs. An attacker with local access can create a denial of service situation via NULL pointer dereference in ovl_posix_acl_create function in fs/overlayfs/dir.c. This can allow attackers with ability to create directories on overlayfs to crash the kernel creating a denial of service (DOS).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.10 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10140Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190905-0002/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10140Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190905-0002/
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-10140?
CVE-2019-10140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was found in Linux kernel's, versions up to 3.10, implementation of overlayfs. An attacker with local access can create a denial of service situation via NULL pointer dereference in ov...
How severe is CVE-2019-10140?
CVE-2019-10140 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-10140?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.