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CVE-2019-17053

kernel: unprivileged users able to create RAW sockets in AF_IEEE802154 network protocol

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

4

CVSS 3.0

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Published · September 20, 2019

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A vulnerability was discovered in the Linux kernel's AF_IEEE802154 networking module where permissions checks are not enforced. This can allow an unprivileged user to create raw sockets for this protocol leading to the potential for data leaks or system unavailability.

Statement

This flaw is rated as moderate; there are no known exploits using this mechanism as an attack surface against the system affected by this bug.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.0 · 4
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

CWE-250 · Execution with Unnecessary Privileges