Improper input validation in Linux Linux_kernel
CVE-2018-14641
A security flaw was found in the ip_frag_reasm() function in net/ipv4/ip_fragment.c in the Linux kernel from 4.19-rc1 to 4.19-rc3 inclusive, which can cause a later system crash in ip_do_fragment(). With certain non-default, but non-rare…
EPSS: 0.029 (85.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel — versions 4.19
- The Linux Foundation Kernel — versions from 4.19-rc1 to 4.19-rc3 inclusive
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Exploit, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14641?
- CVE-2018-14641 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under CWE-456. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-09-18.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14641?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.