#VU17763 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2019-3460

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17763

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-3460

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due heap address infoleak in multiple locations including function l2cap_parse_conf_rsp. A local attacker can trigger memory leak and access important data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 2.6.12 rc2

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External links
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2019/q1/58

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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.