SB2018091120 - Fedora 28 update for kernel, kernel-headers, kernel-tools
Published: September 11, 2018 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018091120
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer over-read (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16658)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in cdrom_ioctl_drive_status() function in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c. A local unprivileged user can create a specially crafted application, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of kernel memory.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.