Vulnerability Description
The cdrom_ioctl_media_changed function in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c in the Linux kernel before 4.16.6 allows local attackers to use a incorrect bounds check in the CDROM driver CDROM_MEDIA_CHANGED ioctl to read out kernel memory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.16.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=9de4eePatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104154Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3083
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3096
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/9de4ee40547fd315d4a0ed1dd15a2fa3559ad70Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00015.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00016.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00020.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3676-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3676-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3695-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3695-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-10940?
CVE-2018-10940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The cdrom_ioctl_media_changed function in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c in the Linux kernel before 4.16.6 allows local attackers to use a incorrect bounds check in the CDROM driver CDROM_MEDIA_CHANGED ioctl t...
How severe is CVE-2018-10940?
CVE-2018-10940 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-2018-10940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.