Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2019-3900

An infinite loop issue was found in the vhost_net kernel module in Linux Kernel up to and including v5.1-rc6, while handling incoming packets in handle_rx(). It could occur if one end sends packets faster than the other end can process the…

EPSS: 0.044 (90.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3900?
CVE-2019-3900 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition (Infinite Loop). CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2019-04-25.
How severe is CVE-2019-3900?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-3900 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.