NULL pointer dereference in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2018-16871

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NFS implementation, all versions 3.x and all versions 4.x up to 4.20. An attacker, who is able to mount an exported NFS filesystem, is able to trigger a null pointer dereference by using an invalid NF…

EPSS: 0.028 (84.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16871?
CVE-2018-16871 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2019-07-30.
How severe is CVE-2018-16871?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-16871 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.