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CVE-2018-21008

UnknownEPSS 0.57%

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CVE-2018-21008 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.16.7. A use-after-free can be caused by the function rsi_mac80211_detach in the file drivers/net/wireless/rsi/rsi_91x_mac80211.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.16.7. A use-after-free can be caused by the function rsi_mac80211_detach in the file drivers/net/wireless/rsi/rsi_91x_mac80211.c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.57%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 4.16.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-21008?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.16.7. A use-after-free can be caused by the function rsi_mac80211_detach in the file drivers/net/wireless/rsi/rsi_91x_mac80211.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-21008?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-21008 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21008?
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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Source: NVD / NIST