Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.16.7. A use-after-free can be caused by the function rsi_mac80211_detach in the file drivers/net/wireless/rsi/rsi_91x_mac80211.c.
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 | < 4.16.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LS
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.16.7Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=abMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00025.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00001.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191004-0001/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4162-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4162-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4163-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4163-2/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00064.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00066.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LS
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-21008?
CVE-2018-21008 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.16.7. A use-after-free can be caused by the function rsi_mac80211_detach in the file drivers/net/wireless/rsi/rsi_91x_mac80211.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-21008?
CVE-2018-21008 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-2018-21008?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.