SB2019052338 - Fedora 29 update for kernel, kernel-headers
Published: May 23, 2019 Updated: April 25, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019052338
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11833)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the Linux kernel does not zero out the unused memory region in the extent tree block within the fs/ext4/extents.c. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.