SB2018092731 - Fedora 27 update for kernel, kernel-headers, kernel-tools



SB2018092731 - Fedora 27 update for kernel, kernel-headers, kernel-tools

Published: September 27, 2018 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2018092731
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14633)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing client digest packets in chap_server_compute_md5() function when processing authentication request from an ISCSI initiator. A remote attacker can send an overly long value (longer than 32 bytes), trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.