CVE-2018-18710
UnknownEPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2018-18710 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 4.19. An information leak in cdrom_ioctl_select_disc in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c could be used by local attackers to read kernel memory because a cast from unsigned long to int interferes with bounds checking. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 4.19. An information leak in cdrom_ioctl_select_disc in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c could be used by local attackers to read kernel memory because a cast from unsigned long to int interferes with bounds checking. This is similar to CVE-2018-10940 and CVE-2018-16658.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.19 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106041Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/e4f3aa2e1e67bb48dfbaaf1cad59013d5a5bc276Patch, Third Party 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://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3846-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3847-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3847-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3847-3/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3848-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3848-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3849-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3849-2/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106041Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/e4f3aa2e1e67bb48dfbaaf1cad59013d5a5bc276Patch, Third Party 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://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3846-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3847-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3847-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3847-3/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3848-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3848-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3849-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3849-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18710?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 4.19. An information leak in cdrom_ioctl_select_disc in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c could be used by local attackers to read kernel memory because a cast from unsigned long to int interferes with bounds checking. This is similar to CVE-2018-10940 and CVE-2018-16658.
How severe is CVE-2018-18710?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18710 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18710?
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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