Vulnerability Description
In FreeBSD 12.0-STABLE before r350222, 12.0-RELEASE before 12.0-RELEASE-p8, 11.3-STABLE before r350223, 11.3-RELEASE before 11.3-RELEASE-p1, and 11.2-RELEASE before 11.2-RELEASE-p12, rights transmitted over a domain socket did not properly release a reference on transmission error allowing a malicious user to cause the reference counter to wrap, forcing a free event. This could allow a malicious local user to gain root privileges or escape from a jail.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153755/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-FreeBSD-SAThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-19:17.fd.ascVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190814-0003/Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153755/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-FreeBSD-SAThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-19:17.fd.ascVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190814-0003/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5607?
CVE-2019-5607 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In FreeBSD 12.0-STABLE before r350222, 12.0-RELEASE before 12.0-RELEASE-p8, 11.3-STABLE before r350223, 11.3-RELEASE before 11.3-RELEASE-p1, and 11.2-RELEASE before 11.2-RELEASE-p12, rights transmitte...
How severe is CVE-2019-5607?
CVE-2019-5607 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5607?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.