CVE-2018-15572

Medium

The spectre_v2_select_mitigation function in arch/x86/kernel/cpu/bugs.c in the Linux kernel before 4.18.1 does not always fill RSB upon a context switch, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct userspace-userspace spectreRSB attacks.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2018-08-20
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

6.5

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2018-15572 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-2018-15572?

    CVE-2018-15572 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10 . CVE-2018-15572 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-15572?

    CVE-2018-15572 has a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-15572?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2018-15572. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2018-15572 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2018-15572 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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