CVE-2019-6974
CVSS v3
8.1
HIGH
EPSS Score
7.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In the Linux kernel before 4.20.8, kvm_ioctl_create_device in virt/kvm/kvm_main.c mishandles reference counting because of a race condition, leading to a use-after-free.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-02-15
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-46388
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-6974?
In the Linux kernel before 4.20.8, kvm_ioctl_create_device in virt/kvm/kvm_main.c mishandles reference counting because of a race condition, leading to a use-after-free.
Is CVE-2019-6974 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-6974 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 7.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-6974?
CVE-2019-6974 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).
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