CVE-2018-5333 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) component, specifically affecting versions through 4.14.13. This flaw occurs when the rds_cmsg_atomic function mishandles page pinning failures or invalid addresses, leading to a system crash. Rated Medium (CVSS 5.5), it allows a local, low-privileged attacker to achieve a denial of service. While not actively exploited in the wild, a Metasploit module exists, indicating readily available exploit code, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.14.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | ||
14.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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