HIGH
CVE-2019-15890
CWE-416Published: September 6, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
libslirp 4.0.0, as used in QEMU 4.1.0, has a use-after-free in ip_reass in ip_input.c.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-15890 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/06/3Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/slirp/libslirp/commit/c5927943Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/06/3Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/slirp/libslirp/commit/c5927943Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-15890
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-416
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 6, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-416)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-15890 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.