CVE-2017-18379 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds access in the Linux kernel NVMe target driver allows attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or system crashes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-18379?
CVE-2017-18379 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 27 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the Linux kernel before 4.14, an out of boundary access happened in drivers/nvme/target/fc.c.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18379?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18379?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-18379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18379 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-18379, GHSA-fggm-9h4q-ppg4, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-18379.