CVE-2018-10323: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Apr 24 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 18 February 2025
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <=4.16.3 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.17-1 6.12.19-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103959
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199423
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3752-3/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4486-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4188
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-xfs/msg17254.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-10323
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-10323
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-10323
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10323
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-10323
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10323?
CVE-2018-10323 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10323?
To fix CVE-2018-10323, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that is beyond 4.16.3, such as version 5.10.223-1 or later.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-10323?
CVE-2018-10323 affects the Linux kernel versions up to and including 4.16.3 and specific distributions like Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, and Debian 9.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10323?
CVE-2018-10323 is a local denial of service vulnerability caused by the xfs_bmap_extents_to_btree function in the Linux kernel.
Can CVE-2018-10323 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2018-10323 requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
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