CVE-2019-17075
CVE-2019-17075 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in write_tpt_entry in drivers/infiniband/hw/cxgb4/mem.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.2. The cxgb4 driver is directly calling dma_map_single (a DMA function) from a stack variable. This could allow an attacker to trigger a Denial of Service, exploitable if this driver is used on an architecture for which this stack/DMA interaction has security relevance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17075?
- An issue was discovered in write_tpt_entry in drivers/infiniband/hw/cxgb4/mem.c in the Linux kernel through 5.3.2. The cxgb4 driver is directly calling dma_map_single (a DMA function) from a stack variable. This could allow an attacker to trigger a Denial of Service, exploitable if this driver is used on an architecture for which this stack/DMA interaction has security relevance.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17075?
- CVE-2019-17075 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-17075 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17075?
- CVE-2019-17075 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17075?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-17075 published?
- CVE-2019-17075 was published on 2019-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155212/Slackware-Security-Advisory-Slackware-14.2-kernel-Updates.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00001.html
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20191001165611.GA3542072%40kroah.com
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Nov/11
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4208-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4210-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4211-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4211-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4226-1/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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