Vulnerability Description
Firecracker vsock implementation buffer overflow in versions 0.18.0 and 0.19.0. This can result in potentially exploitable crashes.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Firecracker | 0.18.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/10/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/11/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/issues/1462Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/releases/tag/v0.18.1Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/releases/tag/v0.19.1Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/10/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/11/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/issues/1462Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/releases/tag/v0.18.1Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker/releases/tag/v0.19.1Release NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-18960?
CVE-2019-18960 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Firecracker vsock implementation buffer overflow in versions 0.18.0 and 0.19.0. This can result in potentially exploitable crashes.
How severe is CVE-2019-18960?
CVE-2019-18960 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-18960?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amazon Firecracker.