Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.2.14, rds6_inc_info_copy in net/rds/recv.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory because tos and flags fields are not initialized.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.2.14 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| F5 | Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/24/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2.14Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7d0a06586b2686ba80c4a2da5f91cb10ffbea73PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191031-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K48351130?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-2/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/24/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2.14Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7d0a06586b2686ba80c4a2da5f91cb10ffbea73PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191031-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K48351130?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4157-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16714?
CVE-2019-16714 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel before 5.2.14, rds6_inc_info_copy in net/rds/recv.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory because tos and flags fields are not initialized.
How severe is CVE-2019-16714?
CVE-2019-16714 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-2019-16714?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, F5 Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller.