PatchTheCVECVE-2019-13048: kernel/sys/syscall.c in ToaruOS through 1.10.9 allows a denial of service upon a critical error in certain sys
CVE-2019-13048 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting toaruos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
kernel/sys/syscall.c in ToaruOS through 1.10.9 allows a denial of service upon a critical error in certain sys_sbrk allocation patterns (involving PAGE_SIZE, and a value less than PAGE_SIZE).
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 65%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-190 |
| Published | 2019-06-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-13048?
toaruos: upgrade to newer than 1.10.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-13048 being exploited?
CVE-2019-13048 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-13048 affect?
CVE-2019-13048 affects toaruos. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). kernel/sys/syscall.c in ToaruOS through 1.10.9 allows a denial of service upon a critical error in certain sys_sbrk allocation patterns (involving PAGE_SIZE, and a value less than PAGE_SIZE).
How urgent is CVE-2019-13048?
Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference
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