Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2019-20422
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 5.3.4
**Description**
The issue is related to the fib6 rule lookup function in the Linux kernel, which mishandles the RT6 LOOKUP F DST NOREF flag in a reference-count decision. This can lead to a crash, as identified by syzkaller. The vulnerability is also associated with errors in handling exceptional states, which can be exploited to cause a denial of service.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel versions prior to 5.3.4, update to version 5.3.4 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the fib6 rule lookup function to minimize the risk of exploitation.