Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.1.13, there is a memory leak in drivers/scsi/libsas/sas_expander.c when SAS expander discovery fails. This will cause a BUG and denial of service.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.1.13 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.1.13Release Notes
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00014.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00015.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00025.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52136304?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.1.13Release Notes
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00014.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00015.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00025.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52136304?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-15807?
CVE-2019-15807 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel before 5.1.13, there is a memory leak in drivers/scsi/libsas/sas_expander.c when SAS expander discovery fails. This will cause a BUG and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2019-15807?
CVE-2019-15807 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-15807?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux.