kernel: memory leak in __feat_register_sp() in net/dccp/feat.c
Published Dec 30, 2019
5.5
MEDIUMCVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.99%
Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.1, there is a memory leak in __feat_register_sp() in net/dccp/feat.c, which may cause denial of service, aka CID-1d3ff0950e2b.
Affected products
No data.
Configuration 1
- < 5.1
Configuration 2
- 14.04
- 16.04
- 18.04
- 8.0
No data.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
kernel
Not affected
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
kernel
Fix deferred
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
kernel
Fix deferred
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
kernel-alt
Fix deferred
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
kernel-rt
Fix deferred
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
kernel
Not affected
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
kernel-rt
Not affected
Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2
kernel-rt
Out of support scope
| Product | Package | State | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | kernel | Not affected | n/a |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Fix deferred | n/a |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Fix deferred | n/a |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-alt | Fix deferred | n/a |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Fix deferred | n/a |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Not affected | n/a |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel-rt | Not affected | n/a |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2 | kernel-rt | Out of support scope | n/a |
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
Red Hat mitigation
As the DCCP module will be auto-loaded when required, its use can be disabled. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5 (and later) and 8.0 (and later) already have this disabled, but for any other version, the system can prevent the module from loading with the following instructions : # echo "install dccp /bin/true" >> /etc/modprobe.d/disable-dccp.conf The system will need to be restarted if the DCCP modules are loaded. In most circumstances, the DCCP kernel modules will be unable to be unloaded while any network interfaces are active and the protocol is in use. If you need further assistance, see KCS article https://access.redhat.com/solutions/41278 or contact Red Hat Global Support Services.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
No CVSS v3.0 score for this CVE.
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 4, 2026.
Score over time
2021-2026- EPSS v1
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Percentile over time
- EPSS v1
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Table of values (15 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed. Showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | 0.99% (0.00994) | 61.34th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 0.99% (0.00994) | 57.93th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 0.06% (0.00063) | 16.79th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 0.04% (0.00045) | 17.72th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| May 1, 2024 | 0.04% (0.00045) | 14.31th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 0.04% (0.00045) | 12.26th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 1.28% (0.01282) | 68.34th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 1.28% (0.01282) | 68.29th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 4.80% (0.04804) | 88.84th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 1.28% (0.01282) | 65.91th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 4.80% (0.04804) | 74.65th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 11.51% (0.11512) | 88.34th | v1 |
| Jan 6, 2022 | 11.51% (0.11512) | 88.20th | v1 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 2.82% (0.02818) | 80.51th | v1 |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 2.82% (0.02818) | 0.00th | v1 |
References (14)
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00021.html vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSEBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156455/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0063-1.html x_refsource_MISCThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-20096 Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1791959 Issue Tracking
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.1 x_refsource_MISCRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=1d3ff0950e2b40dc861b1739029649d03f591820 x_refsource_MISCPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00001.html mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-20096
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4285-1/ vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTUThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4286-1/ vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTUThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4286-2/ vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTUThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4287-1/ vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTUThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4287-2/ vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTUThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-20096
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