CVE-2018-12931

Name: CVE-2018-12931
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-28T14:29:00.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12931 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ntfs_attr_find in the ntfs.ko filesystem driver in the Linux kernel 4.15.0 allows attackers to trigger a stack-based out-of-bounds write and cause a denial of service (kernel oops or panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ntfs filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ntfs_attr_find in the ntfs.ko filesystem driver in the Linux kernel 4.15.0 allows attackers to trigger a stack-based out-of-bounds write and cause a denial of service (kernel oops or panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ntfs filesystem.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	4.15

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104588Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0641Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1763403Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://marc.info/?l=linux-ntfs-dev&m=152413769810234&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104588Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0641Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1763403Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://marc.info/?l=linux-ntfs-dev&m=152413769810234&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12931?

How severe is CVE-2018-12931?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12931 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12931?

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