Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2019-17056

llcp_sock_create in net/nfc/llcp_sock.c in the AF_NFC 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-3a359798b176.

EPSS: 0.006 (43.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17056?
CVE-2019-17056 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2019-10-01.
How severe is CVE-2019-17056?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-17056 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.