Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.4. The 9p filesystem did not protect i_size_write() properly, which causes an i_size_read() infinite loop and denial of service on SMP systems.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.4Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=5ePatchVendor Advisory
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10753365/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K43239141?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.4Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=5ePatchVendor Advisory
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10753365/ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K43239141?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16413?
CVE-2019-16413 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.4. The 9p filesystem did not protect i_size_write() properly, which causes an i_size_read() infinite loop and denial of service on SMP systems.
How severe is CVE-2019-16413?
CVE-2019-16413 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16413?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.