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CVE-2018-1130

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

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CVE-2018-1130 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linux kernel before version 4.16-rc7 is vulnerable to a null pointer dereference in dccp_write_xmit() function in net/dccp/output.c in that allows a local user to cause a denial of service by a number of certain crafted system calls.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linux kernel before version 4.16-rc7 is vulnerable to a null pointer dereference in dccp_write_xmit() function in net/dccp/output.c in that allows a local user to cause a denial of service by a number of certain crafted system calls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.50%

38.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel< 4.16—
LinuxLinux Kernel4.16Rc1
DebianDebian Linux7.0—
DebianDebian Linux8.0—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04—
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0—
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0—
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1130?
Linux kernel before version 4.16-rc7 is vulnerable to a null pointer dereference in dccp_write_xmit() function in net/dccp/output.c in that allows a local user to cause a denial of service by a number of certain crafted system calls.
How severe is CVE-2018-1130?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1130 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1130?
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