CVE-2018-13406

High

An integer overflow in the uvesafb_setcmap function in drivers/video/fbdev/uvesafb.c in the Linux kernel before 4.17.4 could result in local attackers being able to crash the kernel or potentially elevate privileges because kmalloc_array is not used.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2018-07-06
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-190

CVE-2018-13406 is a Integer Overflow vulnerability

What is Integer Overflow?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2018-13406 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-2018-13406?

    CVE-2018-13406 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190) . CVE-2018-13406 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-13406?

    CVE-2018-13406 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-2018-13406?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2018-13406. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2018-13406 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2018-13406 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Integer Overflow (CWE-190)?

    The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. View CWE-190 on MITRE CWE →