CVE-2018-7480

High

The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2018-02-25
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-415

CVE-2018-7480 is classified as CWE-415

See CWE-415 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2018-7480?

    CVE-2018-7480 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2018-7480 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-7480?

    CVE-2018-7480 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-2018-7480?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2018-7480 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2018-7480 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2018-7480 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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