Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2018-5814
In the Linux Kernel before version 4.16.11, 4.14.43, 4.9.102, and 4.4.133, multiple race condition errors when handling probe, disconnect, and rebind operations can be exploited to trigger a use-after-free condition or a NULL pointer dereference by sending multiple USB over IP packets.
Vulnerability class: Race Condition
EPSS: 0.004 (30.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Linux Foundation Kernel — versions Before version 4.16.11, 4.14.43, 4.9.102, and 4.4.133
- Canonical Ubuntu_linux — versions 16.04, 18.04
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 8.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Third Party Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Third Party Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Third Party Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5814?
- CVE-2018-5814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization (Race Condition). CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2018-06-12.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5814?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-5814 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.