CVE-2018-20854
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
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CVE-2018-20854 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.20. drivers/phy/mscc/phy-ocelot-serdes.c has an off-by-one error with a resultant ctrl->phys out-of-bounds read.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.20. drivers/phy/mscc/phy-ocelot-serdes.c has an off-by-one error with a resultant ctrl->phys out-of-bounds read.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.20 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6acb47d1a318e5b3b7115354ebc4ea060c59d3a1Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6acb47d1a318e5b3b7115354ebc4ea060c59d3a1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6acb47d1a318e5b3b7115354ebc4ea060c59d3a1Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6acb47d1a318e5b3b7115354ebc4ea060c59d3a1Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20854?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.20. drivers/phy/mscc/phy-ocelot-serdes.c has an off-by-one error with a resultant ctrl->phys out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2018-20854?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20854 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20854?
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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