CVE-2018-6924: Input Validation
First published: Wed Sep 12 2018(Updated: )
In FreeBSD before 11.1-STABLE, 11.2-RELEASE-p3, 11.1-RELEASE-p14, 10.4-STABLE, and 10.4-RELEASE-p12, insufficient validation in the ELF header parser could allow a malicious ELF binary to cause a kernel crash or disclose kernel memory.
Credit: secteam@freebsd.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =11.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | >=11.0<11.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6924?
CVE-2018-6924 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for kernel crashes and memory disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6924?
To fix CVE-2018-6924, update to FreeBSD version 11.1-STABLE, 11.2-RELEASE-p3, 11.1-RELEASE-p14, 10.4-STABLE, or 10.4-RELEASE-p12 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-6924?
CVE-2018-6924 affects FreeBSD versions prior to 11.1-STABLE, 11.2-RELEASE-p3, and several other specified releases.
What impact does CVE-2018-6924 have on systems?
CVE-2018-6924 can allow malicious ELF binaries to crash the kernel or leak sensitive kernel memory.
Is CVE-2018-6924 a zero-day vulnerability?
CVE-2018-6924 is not a zero-day vulnerability as it has been publicly disclosed and patched.
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