CVE-2018-14611
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CVE-2018-14611 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 4.17.10. There is a use-after-free in try_merge_free_space() when mounting a crafted btrfs image, because of a lack of chunk type flag checks in btrfs_check_chunk_valid in fs/btrfs/volumes.c.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 4.17.10. There is a use-after-free in try_merge_free_space() when mounting a crafted btrfs image, because of a lack of chunk type flag checks in btrfs_check_chunk_valid in fs/btrfs/volumes.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.17.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104917Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199839Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10503099/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104917Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199839Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10503099/Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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