CVE-2018-10880
MediumLinux kernel is vulnerable to a stack-out-of-bounds write in the ext4 filesystem code when mounting and writing to a crafted ext4 image in ext4_update_inline_data(). An attacker could use this to cause a system crash and a denial of service.
CVSS 3.0 score
5.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-787CVE-2018-10880 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-2018-10880 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104907
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106503Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3821-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3821-2/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-1/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-3/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-4/Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-5/Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/930639/
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=200005
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10880
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2018-10880?
CVE-2018-10880 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Write flaw (CWE-787) . CVE-2018-10880 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-10880?
CVE-2018-10880 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-10880?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2018-10880. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2018-10880 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2018-10880 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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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 →