CVE-2018-9568

kernel: Memory corruption due to incorrect socket cloning

Published Dec 6, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-113509306. References: Upstream kernel.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-21162 In sk_clone_lock of sock.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-113509306. References: Upstream kernel.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3880-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3880-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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