CVE-2018-1000026

High

Linux Linux kernel version at least v4.8 onwards, probably well before contains a Insufficient input validation vulnerability in bnx2x network card driver that can result in DoS: Network card firmware assertion takes card off-line. This attack appear to be exploitable via An attacker on a must pass a very large, specially crafted packet to the bnx2x card. This can be done from an untrusted guest VM..

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2018-02-09
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.7

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2018-1000026 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2018-1000026 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2018-1000026?

    CVE-2018-1000026 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2018-1000026 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-1000026?

    CVE-2018-1000026 has a CVSS score of 7.7 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-1000026?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2018-1000026. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2018-1000026 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2018-1000026 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

    The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →

Back to
All CVEs
View on
NVD / NIST