CVE-2018-11508

kernel: Missing initialization in kernel/compat.c:compat_get_timex() allows local attacker to obtain possibly sensitive information via adjtimex

Published May 28, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The compat_get_timex function in kernel/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 4.16.9 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via adjtimex.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-3537 The compat_get_timex function in kernel/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 4.16.9 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via adjtimex.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3695-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3695-2 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3697-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3697-2 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:10 AM
Reserved
May 28, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 28, 2018, 1:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:36 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 11, 2018, 12:00 AM