CVE-2018-5333
UnknownEPSS 7.68%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5333 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel through 4.14.13, the rds_cmsg_atomic function in net/rds/rdma.c mishandles cases where page pinning fails or an invalid address is supplied, leading to an rds_atomic_free_op NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 7.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel through 4.14.13, the rds_cmsg_atomic function in net/rds/rdma.c mishandles cases where page pinning fails or an invalid address is supplied, leading to an rds_atomic_free_op NULL pointer dereference.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.14.13 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7d11f77f84b27cef452cee332f4e469503084737Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102510Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0470Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7d11f77f84b27cef452cee332f4e469503084737Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-3/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3632-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7d11f77f84b27cef452cee332f4e469503084737Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102510Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0470Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7d11f77f84b27cef452cee332f4e469503084737Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-3/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3632-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5333?
In the Linux kernel through 4.14.13, the rds_cmsg_atomic function in net/rds/rdma.c mishandles cases where page pinning fails or an invalid address is supplied, leading to an rds_atomic_free_op NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2018-5333?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5333 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5333?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-5333?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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