CVE-2018-12929 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

ntfs_read_locked_inode in the ntfs.ko filesystem driver in the Linux kernel 4.15.0 allows attackers to trigger a use-after-free read and possibly cause a denial of service (kernel oops or panic) via a crafted ntfs filesystem.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	4.15
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104588Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0641Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1763403Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://marc.info/?l=linux-ntfs-dev&m=152413769810234&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104588Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0641Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1763403Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://marc.info/?l=linux-ntfs-dev&m=152413769810234&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12929?

CVE-2018-12929 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). ntfs_read_locked_inode in the ntfs.ko filesystem driver in the Linux kernel 4.15.0 allows attackers to trigger a use-after-free read and possibly cause a denial of service (kernel oops or panic) via a...

How severe is CVE-2018-12929?

CVE-2018-12929 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-2018-12929?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.