Improper input validation in Linux Kernel

CVE-2018-1000026

Linux Linux kernel version at least v4.8 onwards, probably well before contains a Insufficient input validation vulnerability in bnx2x network card driver that can result in DoS: Network card firmware assertion takes card off-line. This attack appear to be exploitable via An attacker on a must pass a very large, specially crafted packet to the bnx2x card. This can be done from an untrusted guest VM..

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.041 (89.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000026?
CVE-2018-1000026 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2018-02-09.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000026?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.