CVE-2018-5814

Description

In the Linux Kernel before version 4.16.11, 4.14.43, 4.9.102, and 4.4.133, multiple race condition errors when handling probe, disconnect, and rebind operations can be exploited to trigger a use-after-free condition or a NULL pointer dereference by sending multiple USB over IP packets.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
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Affected: Linux Foundation Linux Kernel
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References

Link Tags
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-2/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00015.html third party advisory mailing list
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3696-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-3/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00016.html third party advisory mailing list
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.16.11 vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00020.html third party advisory mailing list
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.43 vendor advisory
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.133 vendor advisory
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.102 vendor advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-8/ third party advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3696-2/ third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041050 third party advisory vdb entry
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81540/ third party advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git/commit/?id=22076557b07c12086eeb16b8ce2b0b735f7a27e7 patch vendor advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git/commit/?id=c171654caa875919be3c533d3518da8be5be966e patch vendor advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00043.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5814?
CVE-2018-5814 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5814?
To fix CVE-2018-5814, 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-2018-5814 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-5814 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5814?
CVE-2018-5814 affects Linux Foundation Linux Kernel.
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