Vulnerability Description
The acpi_smbus_hc_add function in drivers/acpi/sbshc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.15 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information by reading dmesg data from an SBS HC printk call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.14.15 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Redhat | Virtualization Host | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040319Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/10174835/Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3631-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3631-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3697-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3697-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3698-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3698-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4120Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040319Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5750?
CVE-2018-5750 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The acpi_smbus_hc_add function in drivers/acpi/sbshc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.15 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information by reading dmesg data from an SBS HC printk call.
How severe is CVE-2018-5750?
CVE-2018-5750 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-2018-5750?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Redhat Virtualization Host, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.