CVE-2018-5750
UnknownEPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5750 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The acpi_smbus_hc_add function in drivers/acpi/sbshc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.15 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information by reading dmesg data from an SBS HC printk call.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The acpi_smbus_hc_add function in drivers/acpi/sbshc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.15 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information by reading dmesg data from an SBS HC printk call.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.14.15 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Redhat | Virtualization Host | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040319Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10174835/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3631-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3631-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3697-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3697-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3698-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3698-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4120Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040319Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10174835/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3631-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3631-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3697-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3697-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3698-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3698-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4120Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5750?
The acpi_smbus_hc_add function in drivers/acpi/sbshc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.15 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information by reading dmesg data from an SBS HC printk call.
How severe is CVE-2018-5750?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5750 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5750?
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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