CVE-2018-12931: High severity ubuntu linux vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in ntfsattrfind in the ntfs.ko filesystem driver in the Linux kernel. This allows attackers to trigger a stack-based out-of-bounds write and cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ntfs filesystem image. Due to the nature of the flaw, privilege escalation cannot be fully ruled out, although we believe it is unlikely.

References:

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1763403 https://marc.info/?l=linux-ntfs-dev&m=152413769810234&w=2

https://marc.info/?t=152407734400002&r=1&w=2 (a whole thread)

Other sources

ntfsattrfind in the ntfs.ko filesystem driver in the Linux kernel 4.15.0 allows attackers to trigger a stack-based out-of-bounds write and cause a denial of service (kernel oops or panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ntfs filesystem.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected components
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04.4
Linux Linux kernel=4.15

Event History

Jun 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Jul 3, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12931?

CVE-2018-12931 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service or kernel panics.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12931?

To mitigate CVE-2018-12931, you should update to the patched version of the Linux kernel provided by your distribution.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-12931?

CVE-2018-12931 affects Ubuntu 16.04.4 and Linux Kernel version 4.15.

4

What are the impacts of exploiting CVE-2018-12931?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-12931 could lead to a stack-based out-of-bounds write, resulting in kernel oops or panic.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2018-12931?

Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2018-12931 is to avoid using the affected ntfs filesystem until a fix is applied.

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