CVE-2018-12928

Description

In the Linux kernel 4.15.0, a NULL pointer dereference was discovered in hfs_ext_read_extent in hfs.ko. This can occur during a mount of a crafted hfs filesystem.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net Third-Party Advisory marc.info
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104593 vdb entry third party advisory
https://marc.info/?l=linux-fsdevel&m=152407263325766&w=2 third party advisory mailing list
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1763384 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12928?
CVE-2018-12928 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12928?
To fix CVE-2018-12928, 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-2018-12928 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12928 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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