CVE-2018-6921
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CVE-2018-6921 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In FreeBSD before 11.1-STABLE(r332066) and 11.1-RELEASE-p10, due to insufficient initialization of memory copied to userland in the network subsystem, small amounts of kernel memory may be disclosed to userland processes. Unprivileged authenticated local users may be able to access small amounts of privileged kernel data.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In FreeBSD before 11.1-STABLE(r332066) and 11.1-RELEASE-p10, due to insufficient initialization of memory copied to userland in the network subsystem, small amounts of kernel memory may be disclosed to userland processes. Unprivileged authenticated local users may be able to access small amounts of privileged kernel data.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | >= 11.0, < 11.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104118Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104118Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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