NULL pointer dereference in Linux Kernel

CVE-2019-18680

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel 4.4.x before 4.4.195. There is a NULL pointer dereference in rds_tcp_kill_sock() in net/rds/tcp.c that will cause denial of service, aka CID-91573ae4aed0.

EPSS: 0.036 (88.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18680?
CVE-2019-18680 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2019-11-04.
How severe is CVE-2019-18680?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.