Vulnerability Description
In FreeBSD before 11.2-STABLE(r341486) and 11.2-RELEASE-p6, insufficient bounds checking in one of the device models provided by bhyve can permit a guest operating system to overwrite memory in the bhyve host possibly permitting arbitrary code execution. A guest OS using a firmware image can cause the bhyve process to crash, or possibly execute arbitrary code on the host as root.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | < 11.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106210Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:14.bhyve.ascMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106210Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:14.bhyve.ascMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17160?
CVE-2018-17160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). In FreeBSD before 11.2-STABLE(r341486) and 11.2-RELEASE-p6, insufficient bounds checking in one of the device models provided by bhyve can permit a guest operating system to overwrite memory in the bh...
How severe is CVE-2018-17160?
CVE-2018-17160 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.