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CVE-2019-17053

3.3 · LOW
Published Oct 1, 2019 linux CWE-276 EPSS 0.51% (41th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2019-17053 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on October 1, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

ieee802154_create in net/ieee802154/socket.c in the AF_IEEE802154 network module in the Linux kernel through 5.3.2 does not enforce CAP_NET_RAW, which means that unprivileged users can create a raw socket, aka CID-e69dbd4619e7.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel 0 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17053?

CVE-2019-17053 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on October 1, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2019-17053?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-17053?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-17053?

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