CVE-2018-12928

kernel: NULL pointer dereference in hfs_ext_read_extent in hfs.ko

Published Jun 28, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In the Linux kernel 4.15.0, a NULL pointer dereference was discovered in hfs_ext_read_extent in hfs.ko. This can occur during a mount of a crafted hfs filesystem.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-4881 In the Linux kernel 4.15.0, a NULL pointer dereference was discovered in hfs_ext_read_extent in hfs.ko. This can occur during a mount of a crafted hfs filesystem.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:45 AM
Reserved
Jun 28, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 28, 2018, 2:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:38 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 12, 2018, 12:00 AM