CVE-2018-9568
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2018-9568 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-113509306. References: Upstream kernel.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions | |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.10.108 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 3.16.58 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.77 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.1.46 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2, < 4.4.94 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.9.55 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.13.6 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0512Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0514Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2696Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2730Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2736Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3967Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4056Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4159Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4164Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4255Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3880-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3880-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0512Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0514Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2696Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2730Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2736Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3967Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4056Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4159Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4164Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4255Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3880-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3880-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-9568?
In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-113509306. References: Upstream kernel.
How severe is CVE-2018-9568?
CVE-2018-9568 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9568?
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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