#VU10925 Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2018-1000026
Published: March 12, 2018 / Updated: May 30, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU10925
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000026
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists in the bnx2x network card driver due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted packet to the affected network card and cause the system to crash.
The weakness exists in the bnx2x network card driver due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted packet to the affected network card and cause the system to crash.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.