Vulnerability Description
The swiotlb_print_info function in lib/swiotlb.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.14 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information by reading dmesg data from a "software IO TLB" printk call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.14.14 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105045Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7dPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/johnsonwangqize/cve-linux/blob/master/%20CVE-2018-5953.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00034.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105045Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7dPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/johnsonwangqize/cve-linux/blob/master/%20CVE-2018-5953.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00034.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5953?
CVE-2018-5953 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The swiotlb_print_info function in lib/swiotlb.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.14 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information by reading dmesg data from a "software IO TLB" printk ca...
How severe is CVE-2018-5953?
CVE-2018-5953 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-2018-5953?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.