Vulnerability identifier: #VU13602
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when mounting HFS filesystems. A local attacker can access the system, execute an application that submits malicious input, cause a NULL pointer dereference and cause the system to crash.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Linux kernel: 4.15 - 4.15.18
External links
http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=200183
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.