Vulnerability Description
fs/f2fs/extent_cache.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13 mishandles extent trees, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG) via an application with multiple threads.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=dad48ePatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103147Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dad48e73127ba10279ea33e6dbc8d3905c4d31cPatchVendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3654-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3654-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3656-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4188
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=dad48ePatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103147Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dad48e73127ba10279ea33e6dbc8d3905c4d31cPatchVendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3654-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3654-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3656-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4188
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18193?
CVE-2017-18193 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). fs/f2fs/extent_cache.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13 mishandles extent trees, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG) via an application with multiple threads.
How severe is CVE-2017-18193?
CVE-2017-18193 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18193?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.