CVE-2018-20856
UnknownEPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.18.7. In block/blk-core.c, there is an __blk_drain_queue() use-after-free because a certain error case is mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.18.7. In block/blk-core.c, there is an __blk_drain_queue() use-after-free because a certain error case is mishandled.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.18.7 |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.18.7Mailing List, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=54648cf1ec2d7f4b6a71767799c45676a138ca24Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/54648cf1ec2d7f4b6a71767799c45676a138ca24Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.18.7Mailing List, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=54648cf1ec2d7f4b6a71767799c45676a138ca24Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/54648cf1ec2d7f4b6a71767799c45676a138ca24Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20856?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.18.7. In block/blk-core.c, there is an __blk_drain_queue() use-after-free because a certain error case is mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2018-20856?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20856?
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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