CVE-2018-1118
unknown
CVSS v3
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VIR risk
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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.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| sles | affected | | |
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 4.17.3-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 4.17.3-1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 4.17.3-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 4.17.3-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 4.17.3-1 |
References
💬 Discuss CVE-2018-1118 on VIR Community →
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.