CVE-2019-18805 | Linux Kernel up to 5.0.10 sysctl_net_ipv4.c tcp_ack_update_rtt integer overflow (RHSA-2020:0740 / Nessus ID 208605)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.0.10 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function tcp_ack_update_rtt of the file net/ipv4/sysctl_net_ipv4.c. The manipulation leads to integer overflow.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-18805. The attack can be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.