First published: Wed Mar 07 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | <=4.15.7 | |
redhat virtualization host | =4.0 | |
Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =7.0 | |
redhat enterprise Linux server | =7.0 | |
redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =7.0 | |
debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.11-1 6.12.12-1 |
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CVE-2018-7740 has a severity rating that can lead to a denial of service, making it a significant concern for affected systems.
To fix CVE-2018-7740, users should update their systems to versions of the Linux kernel beyond 4.15.7 or install the appropriate patches provided by their distribution.
CVE-2018-7740 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, Red Hat virtualization host, and specific versions of Ubuntu and Debian Linux.
No, CVE-2018-7740 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
The exploitation of CVE-2018-7740 can lead to a denial of service, potentially crashing the system or causing instability.