#VU12337 Error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2018-1000199 

 

#VU12337 Error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2018-1000199

Published: May 2, 2018 / Updated: May 2, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU12337
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000199
CWE-ID: CWE-388
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The 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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

External links