SB2021051903 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel in F5 Traffix SDC



SB2021051903 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel in F5 Traffix SDC

Published: May 19, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021051903
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20811)

The 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.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.