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CVE-2018-5803

UnknownEPSS 0.55%

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CVE-2018-5803 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux Kernel before version 4.15.8, 4.14.25, 4.9.87, 4.4.121, 4.1.51, and 3.2.102, an error in the "_sctp_make_chunk()" function (net/sctp/sm_make_chunk.c) when handling SCTP packets length can be exploited to cause a kernel crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux Kernel before version 4.15.8, 4.14.25, 4.9.87, 4.4.121, 4.1.51, and 3.2.102, an error in the "_sctp_make_chunk()" function (net/sctp/sm_make_chunk.c) when handling SCTP packets length can be exploited to cause a kernel crash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 3.2.102
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.3, < 4.1.51
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.3, < 4.9.87
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.10, < 4.14.25
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.15, < 4.15.8
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
RedhatVirtualization Host4.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5803?
In the Linux Kernel before version 4.15.8, 4.14.25, 4.9.87, 4.4.121, 4.1.51, and 3.2.102, an error in the "_sctp_make_chunk()" function (net/sctp/sm_make_chunk.c) when handling SCTP packets length can be exploited to cause a kernel crash.
How severe is CVE-2018-5803?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5803 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5803?
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