Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2018-21008

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 4.16.7. A use-after-free can be caused by the function rsi_mac80211_detach in the file drivers/net/wireless/rsi/rsi_91x_mac80211.c.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.006 (43.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-21008?
CVE-2018-21008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2019-09-04.
How severe is CVE-2018-21008?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.