Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 4.17.10. There is a buffer overflow in truncate_inline_inode() in fs/f2fs/inline.c when umounting an f2fs image, because a length value may be negative.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.17.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104917Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=200421ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4094-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4118-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104917Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=200421ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4094-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4118-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-14615?
CVE-2018-14615 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 4.17.10. There is a buffer overflow in truncate_inline_inode() in fs/f2fs/inline.c when umounting an f2fs image, because a length value may be negat...
How severe is CVE-2018-14615?
CVE-2018-14615 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-2018-14615?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.