Linux Kernel up to 5.0.3 p9 Filesystem i_size_write() denial of service

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.0.3 (Operating System). This affects the function i_size_write() of the component p9 Filesystem. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability (Loop). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was presented 09/19/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-16413 since 09/18/2019. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/19/2019).

Upgrading to version 5.0.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: ≈3.5
VulDB Temp Score: ≈3.4
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Class: Denial of service / Loop (CWE-835)
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Remediation: 🔍Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.0.4

09/18/2019 CVE assigned
09/19/2019 +1 days Advisory disclosed
09/19/2019 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/19/2019 +0 days VulDB last updateVendor: kernel.org
CVE: CVE-2019-16413 (🔒)Created: 09/19/2019 02:39 PM
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