CVE-2018-1000028

Description

Linux kernel version after commit bdcf0a423ea1 - 4.15-rc4+, 4.14.8+, 4.9.76+, 4.4.111+ contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in NFS server (nfsd) that can result in remote users reading or writing files they should not be able to via NFS. This attack appear to be exploitable via NFS server must export a filesystem with the "rootsquash" options enabled. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 1995266727fa.

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.31%
Vendor Advisory kernel.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/linus/1995266727fa8143897e89b55f5d3c79aa828420 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000028?
CVE-2018-1000028 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1000028?
To fix CVE-2018-1000028, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1000028 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1000028 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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