Vulnerability Description
psutil (aka python-psutil) through 5.6.5 can have a double free. This occurs because of refcount mishandling within a while or for loop that converts system data into a Python object.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psutil Project | Psutil | <= 5.6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/giampaolo/psutil/pull/1616Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00018.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4204-1/
- https://github.com/giampaolo/psutil/pull/1616Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00018.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4204-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-18874?
CVE-2019-18874 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). psutil (aka python-psutil) through 5.6.5 can have a double free. This occurs because of refcount mishandling within a while or for loop that converts system data into a Python object.
How severe is CVE-2019-18874?
CVE-2019-18874 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-2019-18874?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Psutil Project Psutil.