CVE-2018-7566
UnknownEPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2018-7566 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Linux kernel 4.15 has a Buffer Overflow via an SNDRV_SEQ_IOCTL_SET_CLIENT_POOL ioctl write operation to /dev/snd/seq by a local user.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Linux kernel 4.15 has a Buffer Overflow via an SNDRV_SEQ_IOCTL_SET_CLIENT_POOL ioctl write operation to /dev/snd/seq by a local user.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 4.15 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Module For Public Cloud | 12 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 12 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Oracle | Communications Eagle Application Processor | 16.1.0 |
| Oracle | Communications Eagle Application Processor | 16.2.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-03/msg00067.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://mailman.alsa-project.org/pipermail/alsa-devel/2018-February/132026.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103605Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2384Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2390Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2395Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1550142Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.htmlMailing List, 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/3798-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4188Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-03/msg00067.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://mailman.alsa-project.org/pipermail/alsa-devel/2018-February/132026.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103605Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2384Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2390Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2395Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1550142Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.htmlMailing List, 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/3798-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3798-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4188Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7566?
The Linux kernel 4.15 has a Buffer Overflow via an SNDRV_SEQ_IOCTL_SET_CLIENT_POOL ioctl write operation to /dev/snd/seq by a local user.
How severe is CVE-2018-7566?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7566 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7566?
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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