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CVE-2018-12931
ntfs_attr_find in the ntfs.ko filesystem driver in the Linux kernel 4.15.0 allows attackers to trigger a stack-based out-of-bounds write…
High7.8EPSS 0.41%
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Description
ntfs_attr_find in the ntfs.ko filesystem driver in the Linux kernel 4.15.0 allows attackers to trigger a stack-based out-of-bounds write and cause a denial of service (kernel oops or panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ntfs filesystem.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | High7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 0.41% · top 64% of all CVEs (4 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 7.8.
Weakness
Affected products
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References (4)
- https://marc.info/?l=linux-ntfs-dev&m=152413769810234&w=2 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1763403 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- 104588 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDx_transferred
- RHSA-2019:0641 (opens in a new tab)vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHATx_transferred
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