CVE-2019-15916

kernel: memory leak in register_queue_kobjects() in net/core/net-sysfs.c leads to denial of service

Published Sep 4, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.1. There is a memory leak in register_queue_kobjects() in net/core/net-sysfs.c, which will cause denial of service.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-6820 An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.0.1. There is a memory leak in register_queue_kobjects() in net/core/net-sysfs.c, which will cause denial of service.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 1:03 AM
Reserved
Sep 4, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 4, 2019, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:21 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 4, 2019, 12:00 AM