CVE-2018-25015
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2018-25015 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.14.16. There is a use-after-free in net/sctp/socket.c for a held lock after a peel off, aka CID-a0ff660058b8.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.14.16. There is a use-after-free in net/sctp/socket.c for a held lock after a peel off, aka CID-a0ff660058b8.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.14.16 |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.16Mailing List, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a0ff660058b88d12625a783ce9e5c1371c87951fMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://sites.google.com/view/syzscope/warning-held-lock-freedExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=a8d38d1b68ffc744c53bd9b9fc1dbd6c86b1afe2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.16Mailing List, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a0ff660058b88d12625a783ce9e5c1371c87951fMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://sites.google.com/view/syzscope/warning-held-lock-freedExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=a8d38d1b68ffc744c53bd9b9fc1dbd6c86b1afe2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-25015?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.14.16. There is a use-after-free in net/sctp/socket.c for a held lock after a peel off, aka CID-a0ff660058b8.
How severe is CVE-2018-25015?
CVE-2018-25015 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25015?
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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