CVE-2018-10675: Use After Free
Last updated 29 November 2024
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The dogetmempolicy function in mm/mempolicy.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls.
— Launchpad
The dogetmempolicy() function in mm/mempolicy.c in the Linux kernel allows local users to hit a use-after-free bug via crafted system calls and thus to cause a denial of service (DoS) or possibly have unspecified other impact. Due to the nature of the flaw, privilege escalation cannot be fully ruled out, although we believe it is unlikely.
References:
https://marc.info/?t=150295169600001&r=1&w=2
Upstream fix:
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=73223e4e2e3867ebf033a5a8eb2e5df0158ccc99
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-10675.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10675?
The severity of CVE-2018-10675 is high with a severity value of 7.
How does CVE-2018-10675 impact Linux systems?
CVE-2018-10675 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impacts via crafted system calls.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-10675?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2018-10675 is available in Linux kernel version 4.12.9 and later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-10675?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-10675 in the following references: [1] [2] [3].