Auth bypass in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2019-5108

An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel prior to mainline 5.3. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by triggering AP to send IAPP location updates for stations before the required authentication pr…

EPSS: 0.101 (95.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5108?
CVE-2019-5108 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Expected Behavior Violation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2019-12-23.
How severe is CVE-2019-5108?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.