Vulnerability Description
Race condition in Jungo Windriver 12.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) or gain system privileges by flipping pool buffer size, aka a "double fetch" vulnerability.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jungo | Windriver | < 12.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43494/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.fidusinfosec.com/jungo-windriver-code-execution-cve-2018-5189/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43494/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.fidusinfosec.com/jungo-windriver-code-execution-cve-2018-5189/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5189?
CVE-2018-5189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Race condition in Jungo Windriver 12.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) or gain system privileges by flipping pool buffer size, aka a "double fetch" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2018-5189?
CVE-2018-5189 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jungo Windriver.