CVE-2018-16880
Published: Jan 29, 2019
Modified: Aug 5, 2024
CVSS v3.0
5.9
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's handle_rx() function in the [vhost_net] driver. A malicious virtual guest, under specific conditions, can trigger an out-of-bounds write in a kmalloc-8 slab on a virtual host which may lead to a kernel memory corruption and a system panic. Due to the nature of the flaw, privilege escalation cannot be fully ruled out. Versions from v4.16 and newer are vulnerable.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
The Linux Foundation | kernel | affected from v4.16 and newer |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.0 Details
CVSS v3.0 Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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