CVE-2018-18386

kernel: Type confusion in drivers/tty/n_tty.c allows for a denial of service

Published Oct 17, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 3.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
drivers/tty/n_tty.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14.11 allows local attackers (who are able to access pseudo terminals) to hang/block further usage of any pseudo terminal devices due to an EXTPROC versus ICANON confusion in TIOCINQ.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-10116 drivers/tty/n_tty.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14.11 allows local attackers (who are able to access pseudo terminals) to hang/block further usage of any pseudo terminal devices due to an EXTPROC versus ICANON confusion in TIOCINQ.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3849-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3849-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:08 AM
Reserved
Oct 16, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 17, 2018, 8:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:47 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 20, 2017, 12:00 AM