CVE-2019-9213
unknown
CVSS v3
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VIR risk
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Description
In the Linux kernel before 4.20.14, expand_downwards in mm/mmap.c lacks a check for the mmap minimum address, which makes it easier for attackers to exploit kernel NULL pointer dereferences on non-SMAP platforms. This is related to a capability check for the wrong task.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| sles | affected | | |
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 4.19.28-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 4.19.28-1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 4.19.28-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 4.19.28-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 4.19.28-1 |
References
💬 Discuss CVE-2019-9213 on VIR Community →
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.