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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2018-9568

In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interacti...

Vulnerability Description

In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-113509306. References: Upstream kernel.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid-
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0
LinuxLinux Kernel< 3.10.108

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-704

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9568?

CVE-2018-9568 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interacti...

How severe is CVE-2018-9568?

CVE-2018-9568 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-2018-9568?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus.