Vulnerability identifier: #VU14506
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
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 gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the ntfs_end_buffer_async_read() function in the ntfs.kofilesystem driver due to stack-based out-of-bounds write. A local attacker can mount a specially crafted NTFS filesystem that submits malicious input, trigger memory corruption and cause the affected software to terminate abnormally or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Linux kernel: 4.15.0 - 4.15.16
External links
http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1763403
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.