CVE-2018-16597

Medium

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.8. Incorrect access checking in overlayfs mounts could be used by local attackers to modify or truncate files in the underlying filesystem.

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

CVSS 3.0 score

5.5

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

Weakness type

CWE-863

CVE-2018-16597 is classified as CWE-863

See CWE-863 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2018-16597?

    CVE-2018-16597 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 . CVE-2018-16597 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-16597?

    CVE-2018-16597 has a CVSS score of 5.5 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:U/C:N/I:H/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-16597?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2018-16597 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2018-16597 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2018-16597 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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