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CVE-2019-19072

kernel: A memory leak in the predicate_parse() function in kernel/trace/trace_events_filter.c allows for a DoS

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

4.4

CVSS 3.1

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Published · November 21, 2019

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the way the predicate_parse function in the tracing subsystem of the Linux kernel handled resource cleanup on error. This flaw allows an attacker with the ability to produce the error to crash the system.

Statement

This issue is rated as having Low impact because of the preconditions needed to trigger the error/resource cleanup code path (high privileges).

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 · 4.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-400 · Uncontrolled Resource Consumption