CVE-2018-1000028

High

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2018-02-09
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

7.4

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-269

CVE-2018-1000028 is classified as CWE-269

See CWE-269 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2018-1000028 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-2018-1000028?

    CVE-2018-1000028 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 out of 10 . CVE-2018-1000028 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-1000028?

    CVE-2018-1000028 has a CVSS score of 7.4 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-1000028?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2018-1000028. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2018-1000028 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2018-1000028 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.