CVE-2018-8087

Medium

Memory leak in the hwsim_new_radio_nl function in drivers/net/wireless/mac80211_hwsim.c in the Linux kernel through 4.15.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering an out-of-array error case.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2018-03-13
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
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-772

CVE-2018-8087 is a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability

What is Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime?

The product does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2018-8087?

    CVE-2018-8087 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime flaw (CWE-772) . CVE-2018-8087 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8087?

    CVE-2018-8087 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:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-8087?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2018-8087 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2018-8087 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2018-8087 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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