CVE-2019-3900

What it is

An infinite loop issue was found in the vhost_net kernel module in Linux Kernel up to and including v5.1-rc6, while handling incoming packets in handle_rx(). It could occur if one end sends packets faster than the other end can process them. A guest user, maybe remote one, could use this flaw to stall the vhost_net kernel thread, resulting in a DoS scenario.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

4.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2019-04-25 15:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 02:35 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 4.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.7 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2019-04-25 15:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 02:35 UTC

Exploit probability

4.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-835

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 3.16.72
• Linux Kernel < 4.4.191
• Linux Kernel < 4.9.190
• Linux Kernel < 4.14.133
• Linux Kernel < 4.19.64
• Linux Kernel < 5.2
• Fedoraproject Fedora 29
• Fedoraproject Fedora 30

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.7

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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