CVE-2018-12928

MEDIUM

Linux Kernel 4.15.0 - NULL Pointer Dereference in hfs_ext_read_extent

Title source: llm

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.

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104593

Mailing List, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://marc.info/?l=linux-fsdevel&m=152407263325766&w=2

Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1763384

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0009

EPSS Percentile 24.8%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-476

Status published

Products (2)

canonical/ubuntu_linux 16.04.4

linux/linux_kernel 4.15

Published Jun 28, 2018

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026