CVE-2018-20856
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Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s block driver implementation (blk_drain_queue() function) where a use-after-free condition could be triggered while draining the outstanding command queue in the systems block device subsystem. An attacker could use this flaw to crash the system or corrupt local memory, which may lead to privilege escalation.
Additional information
- Bugzilla 1738705: kernel: Use-after-free in __blk_drain_queue() function in block/blk-core.c
- CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2018-20856
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
Important note
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Red Hat | NVD | |
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CVSS v3 Base Score | 7 | 7.8 |
Attack Vector | Local | Local |
Attack Complexity | High | Low |
Privileges Required | Low | Low |
User Interaction | None | None |
Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged |
Confidentiality Impact | High | High |
Integrity Impact | High | High |
Availability Impact | High | High |
CVSS v3 Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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