CVE-2019-16714

7.5 HIGH 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

In the Linux kernel before 5.2.14, rds6_inc_info_copy in net/rds/recv.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory because tos and flags fields are not initialized.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 2.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2019-09-23 12:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 02:22 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2019-09-23 12:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 02:22 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.7% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-909
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel < 5.2.14
Canonical Ubuntu Linux 18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux 19.04
f5 Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller ≤ 5.1.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record