CVE-2019-18809

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel versions prior to 5.3.9

Description The issue is related to a memory leak in the af9005 identify state() function, which can lead to uncontrolled resource consumption. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service, specifically through memory consumption.

Recommendations For Linux kernel versions prior to 5.3.9, update to version 5.3.9 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the af9005 identify state() function to minimize the risk of exploitation.