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CVE-2018-7480

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2018-7480 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.1.41, < 4.1.51
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.3, < 4.4.123
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.5, < 4.9.89
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.10, < 4.11
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
DebianDebian Linux9.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7480?
The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.
How severe is CVE-2018-7480?
CVE-2018-7480 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7480?
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