CVE-2018-8043: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Sat Mar 10 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <=4.15.8 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.115-1 6.1.119-1 6.11.10-1 6.12.5-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=297a6961ffb8ff4dc66c9fbf53b924bd1dda05d5
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040749
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/297a6961ffb8ff4dc66c9fbf53b924bd1dda05d5
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3630-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3630-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3632-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-8043
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/297a6961ffb8ff4dc66c9fbf53b924bd1dda05d5
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-8043
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-8043
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8043
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-8043
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8043?
CVE-2018-8043 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows local users to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-2018-8043 affect the Linux kernel?
CVE-2018-8043 affects the Linux kernel versions through 4.15.8.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8043?
The severity of CVE-2018-8043 is not specified.
How can I fix CVE-2018-8043?
To fix CVE-2018-8043, update the Linux kernel to version 4.16 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8043?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-8043 on the official Ubuntu website and the official Linux kernel repository.
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