CVE-2018-10881

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified

CVE-2018-10881 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem. A local user can cause an out-of-bound access in ext4_get_group_info function, a denial of service, and a system crash by mounting and operating on a crafted ext4 filesystem image.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem. A local user can cause an out-of-bound access in ext4_get_group_info function, a denial of service, and a system crash by mounting and operating on a crafted ext4 filesystem image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04
DebianDebian Linux8.0
LinuxLinux Kernel< 4.17.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Real Time7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Real Time For Nfv7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10881?
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem. A local user can cause an out-of-bound access in ext4_get_group_info function, a denial of service, and a system crash by mounting and operating on a crafted ext4 filesystem image.
How severe is CVE-2018-10881?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10881 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10881?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST