Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 7.3 update for kernel
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-20976 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component kernel (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor |
Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU20917
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20976
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists in "fs/xfs/xfs_super.c" due to a use-after-free error when the "xfs_fs_fill_super" fails. A local authenticated user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 7.3
kernel (Red Hat package): 3.10.0-123.1.2.el7 - 3.10.0-514.71.1.el7
:
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_tus:7.3:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:7.3:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:kernel_redhat_package:3.10.0-327.85.1.el7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:kernel_redhat_package:3.10.0-514.66.2.el7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:kernel_redhat_package:3.10.0-327.79.2.el7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:::::*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0178
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
