CVE-2019-13233 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel (before version 5.1.9), specifically within the arch/x86/lib/insn-eval.c component. This flaw arises from a race condition between the modify_ldt() function and a #BR exception related to MPX bounds violations. With a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH), successful exploitation requires local access and high attack complexity, but could lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.1.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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