CVE-2018-19407: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Nov 21 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <=4.19.2 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.10 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105987
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00017.html
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2018/11/20/580
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-3/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-4/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3871-5/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3872-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3878-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3878-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3879-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3879-2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-19407
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-19407
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-19407
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19407
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-19407
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19407?
CVE-2018-19407 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to its potential to cause a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19407?
To mitigate CVE-2018-19407, users should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel, specifically versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, or 6.12.10-1.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2018-19407?
CVE-2018-19407 affects the Linux kernel versions up to and including 4.19.2.
Can CVE-2018-19407 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-19407 requires local access to exploit, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2018-19407?
CVE-2018-19407 impacts systems running specific distributions of the Linux kernel, particularly Debian and Ubuntu versions mentioned in the advisory.
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