Vulnerability Description
The pcpu_embed_first_chunk function in mm/percpu.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.14 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information by reading dmesg data from a "pages/cpu" printk call.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.14.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105049Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/johnsonwangqize/cve-linux/blob/master/CVE-2018-5995.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00041.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00042.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/08/msg00017.html
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/18
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4497
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105049Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/johnsonwangqize/cve-linux/blob/master/CVE-2018-5995.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00041.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00042.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/08/msg00017.html
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/18
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4497
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5995?
CVE-2018-5995 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The pcpu_embed_first_chunk function in mm/percpu.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.14 allows local users to obtain sensitive address information by reading dmesg data from a "pages/cpu" printk call.
How severe is CVE-2018-5995?
CVE-2018-5995 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-2018-5995?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.