CVE-2018-13053
UnknownEPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2018-13053 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The alarm_timer_nsleep function in kernel/time/alarmtimer.c in the Linux kernel through 4.17.3 has an integer overflow via a large relative timeout because ktime_add_safe is not used.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The alarm_timer_nsleep function in kernel/time/alarmtimer.c in the Linux kernel through 4.17.3 has an integer overflow via a large relative timeout because ktime_add_safe is not used.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.17.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104671Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=200303Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3821-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3821-2/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104671Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=200303Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3821-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3821-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-13053?
The alarm_timer_nsleep function in kernel/time/alarmtimer.c in the Linux kernel through 4.17.3 has an integer overflow via a large relative timeout because ktime_add_safe is not used.
How severe is CVE-2018-13053?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-13053 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13053?
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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