CVE-2018-5344
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5344 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel through 4.14.13, drivers/block/loop.c mishandles lo_release serialization, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (__lock_acquire use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel through 4.14.13, drivers/block/loop.c mishandles lo_release serialization, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (__lock_acquire use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.14.13 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Redhat | Virtualization | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102503Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3083Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3096Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ae6650163c66a7eff1acd6eb8b0f752dcfa8eba5Patch, 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
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102503Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3083Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3096Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ae6650163c66a7eff1acd6eb8b0f752dcfa8eba5Patch, 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
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5344?
In the Linux kernel through 4.14.13, drivers/block/loop.c mishandles lo_release serialization, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (__lock_acquire use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
How severe is CVE-2018-5344?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5344 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5344?
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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