Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-7740
The resv_map_release function in mm/hugetlb.c in the Linux kernel through 4.15.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG) via a crafted application that makes mmap system calls and has a large pgoff argument to the remap_file_pages system call.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2018-7740
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization_host:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2018-7740
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
49152
IPs affected by CVE-2018-7740 24,957
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-7740
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-7740
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
3.9
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6.9
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NIST | |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-7740
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-7740
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3096
RHSA-2018:3096 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3083
RHSA-2018:3083 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4188
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4188-1 linuxThird Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199037
199037 – Kernel bug at mm/hugetlb.c:741Exploit;Issue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103316
Linux Kernel 'mm/hugetlb.c' Local Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3910-1/
USN-3910-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4187-1 linuxThird Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3910-2/
USN-3910-2: Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1369-1] linux security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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