Vulnerability identifier: #VU18434
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition that leads to use-after-free error when TCP packets in rds_tcp_kill_sock() function in net/rds/tcp.c. A remote unauthenticated attacker can specially crafted TCP packets to the affected system, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Linux kernel: 5.0 - 5.0.7
External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108283
http://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.0.8
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=cb66ddd156203daefb8d71158036b27b0e2caf63
http://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/cb66ddd156203daefb8d71158036b27b0e2caf63
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
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.