CVE-2018-6924
UnknownEPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6924 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In FreeBSD before 11.1-STABLE, 11.2-RELEASE-p3, 11.1-RELEASE-p14, 10.4-STABLE, and 10.4-RELEASE-p12, insufficient validation in the ELF header parser could allow a malicious ELF binary to cause a kernel crash or disclose kernel memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In FreeBSD before 11.1-STABLE, 11.2-RELEASE-p3, 11.1-RELEASE-p14, 10.4-STABLE, and 10.4-RELEASE-p12, insufficient validation in the ELF header parser could allow a malicious ELF binary to cause a kernel crash or disclose kernel memory.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 10.4 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 11.2 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | >= 11.0, < 11.1 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041646Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:12.elf.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041646Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:12.elf.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6924?
In FreeBSD before 11.1-STABLE, 11.2-RELEASE-p3, 11.1-RELEASE-p14, 10.4-STABLE, and 10.4-RELEASE-p12, insufficient validation in the ELF header parser could allow a malicious ELF binary to cause a kernel crash or disclose kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2018-6924?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6924 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6924?
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-2018-6924?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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