CVE-2018-1118
5.5
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD
Description
Linux kernel vhost since version 4.8 does not properly initialize memory in messages passed between virtual guests and the host operating system in the vhost/vhost.c:vhost_new_msg() function. This can allow local privileged users to read some kernel memory contents when reading from the /dev/vhost-net device file.
Affected (8)
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Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| From 4.8 to 4.18 |
Configuration B
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Version 8.0 |
Configuration C
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Version 16.04 |
Configuration D
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Version 7.0 | |
| Version 7.0 | |
| Version 7.0 | |
| Version 4.0 |
Related CWEs
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CWE-665
Improper Initialization
The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used.
References (14)
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
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