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CVE-2019-19046

kernel: Denial Of Service in the __ipmi_bmc_register() function in drivers/char/ipmi/ipmi_msghandler.c

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

6.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · November 18, 2019

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A memory leak problem was found in __ipmi_bmc_register in drivers/char/ipmi/ipmi_msghandler.c in Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) which is used for incoming and outgoing message routing purpose. This flaw may allow an attacker with minimal privilege to cause a denial of service by triggering ida_simple_get() failure.

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

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime