CVE-2019-8339

MEDIUM

Falco < 0.14.0 - Detection Engine Bypass via Missing Resource Indicator

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in Falco through 0.14.0. A missing indicator for insufficient resources allows local users to bypass the detection engine.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/falcosecurity/falco/pull/561
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.twistlock.com/labs-blog/falco-vulnerability-cve-2019-8339/
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://falco.org/docs/event-sources/dropped-events/

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0055
EPSS Percentile 42.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (1)
falco/falco < 0.14.0
Published May 17, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026