Improper input validation in Linux kernel in F5 Traffix SDC
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | NO |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-20811 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Traffix SDC Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
| Vendor | F5 Networks |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU34374
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20811
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to manipulate data.
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.6. In rx_queue_add_kobject() and netdev_queue_add_kobject() in net/core/net-sysfs.c, a reference count is mishandled, aka CID-a3e23f719f5c.
MitigationCybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionsTraffix SDC: 5.1.0 - 5.1.0 CF 22
External linkshttp://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52525232
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
