What is CVE-2018-10878?

CVE-2018-10878 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, classified as a Out-of-bounds Write flaw (CWE-787). CVE-2018-10878 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-10878?

CVE-2018-10878 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity. The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-10878?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2018-10878. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2018-10878 actively exploited?

CVE-2018-10878 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)?

The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/787.html

CVE-2018-10878

High

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem. A local user can cause an out-of-bounds write and a denial of service or unspecified other impact is possible by mounting and operating a crafted ext4 filesystem image.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2018-07-26

Last modified 2024-11-21

CVSS version 3.1

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

out of 10

High

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Vector string

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-787

CVE-2018-10878 is a Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Write?

The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2018-10878 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Red Hat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3083

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3096

Third Party Advisory
Debian Security
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00020.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3753-1/

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3753-2/

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-1/

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-3/

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-4/

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-5/

Third Party Advisory
Kernel patch commit
http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/929237/
Patch
Kernel patch commit
http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/929238/
Patch
Kernel patch commit
https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199865
Patch

6 patch commits total View all on NVD

Details

CVE ID CVE-2018-10878

Severity High

CVSS score 7.8 / 10

CVSS version 3.1

Published 2018-07-26

Modified 2024-11-21

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10878?

CVE-2018-10878 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Write flaw (CWE-787) . CVE-2018-10878 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-10878?

CVE-2018-10878 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-10878?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2018-10878. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2018-10878 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2018-10878 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)?

The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. View CWE-787 on MITRE CWE →