Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2019-20811
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 5.0.6
**Description**
An issue in the Linux kernel's network subsystem is related to errors in pointer counting in the functions `rx queue add kobject()` and `netdev queue add kobject()` in `net/core/net-sysfs.c`. This issue can allow an attacker to impact data integrity.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel versions prior to 5.0.6, update to version 5.0.6 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the vulnerable functions `rx queue add kobject()` and `netdev queue add kobject()` until a patch is available.