In the Linux kernel 5.0.21 and 5.3.11, mounting a crafted btrfs filesystem image, performing some operations, and then making a syncfs system call can lead to a use-after-free in try_merge_free_space in fs/btrfs/free-space-cache.c because the pointer to a left data structure can be the same as the pointer to a right data structure.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 27 products from linux, from debian, from canonical and 24 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2019-12-08T02:15:09.907
2024-11-21T04:34:45.167
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.6
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 4.4.233 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 4.9.233 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 4.14.194 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 4.19.141 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.4.60 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.7.17 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 5.8.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 9.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 14.04 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 16.04 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 18.04 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | active_iq_unified_manager | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | cloud_backup | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | data_availability_services | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | hci_management_node | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | solidfire | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | steelstore_cloud_integrated_storage | - | Yes |
| Operating System | netapp | a700s_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | a700s | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | fas_8300_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | fas_8300 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | fas_8700_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | fas_8700 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | fas_a400_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | fas_a400 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | aff_8300_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | aff_8300 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | aff_8700_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | aff_8700 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | aff_a400_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | aff_a400 | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | h610s_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | h610s | - | No |
| Operating System | netapp | solidfire_baseboard_management_controller_firmware | - | Yes |
| Hardware | netapp | solidfire_baseboard_management_controller | - | No |
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