Red Hat update for Linux Kernel
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-1000199 CVE-2017-5754 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-388 CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM System z (Structure A) Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power 9 Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 Operating systems & Components / Operating system kernel-alt (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor |
Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Error handling
EUVDB-ID: #VU12337
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000199
CWE-ID:
CWE-388 - Error Handling
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists in the modify_user_hw_breakpoint() function due to error handling flaw. A local attacker can cause the service to crash.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsRed Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM System z (Structure A): 7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power 9: 7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64: 7.0
:
kernel-alt (Red Hat package): before 4.14.0-49.2.2.el7a
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1374
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU9882
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5754
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in Intel CPU hardware due to side-channel attacks, which are also referred to as Meltdown attacks. A local attacker can execute arbitrary code, perform a side-channel analysis of the data cache and gain access to sensitive information including memory from the CPU cache.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsRed Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM System z (Structure A): 7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power 9: 7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64: 7.0
:
kernel-alt (Red Hat package): before 4.14.0-49.2.2.el7a
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1374
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
