Linux Kernel up to 4.13 drivers/nvme/target/fc.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.13. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file drivers/nvme/target/fc.c. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-18379. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 4.13 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the file drivers/nvme/target/fc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel before 4.14, an out of boundary access happened in drivers/nvme/target/fc.c.

The weakness was disclosed 07/27/2019. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-18379 since 07/27/2019. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.14 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-138871, VDB-138870, VDB-138869 and VDB-138868 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.14
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

07/27/2019 🔍
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07/28/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/13/2023 +1569 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: K74012105
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-18379 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18379
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138872
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/28/2019 16:33
Updated: 11/13/2023 10:40
Changes: 07/28/2019 16:33 (57), 07/14/2020 10:21 (1), 11/13/2023 10:40 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:5D8:103

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