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5.5

Linux kernel before 4.16 may crash from local actions

CVE-2018-10074 · published 8 years ago
Summary

A bug in the clock driver of Linux kernels earlier than version 4.16 can cause the system to stop working if a local user triggers a resource lookup failure. This results in a crash that denies service to legitimate users. Updating to kernel 4.16 or later (or applying the available patch) resolves the issue.

What to do
  • Update linux linux_kernel to version 4.16 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
linux linux_kernel < 4.16
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The hi3660_stub_clk_probe function in drivers/clk/hisilicon/clk-hi3660-stub.c in the Linux kernel before 4.16 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by triggerin...
The hi3660_stub_clk_probe function in drivers/clk/hisilicon/clk-hi3660-stub.c in the Linux kernel before 4.16 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by triggering a failure of resource retrieval.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-476NULL Pointer Dereference
Timeline
Published12 Apr 2018
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-10074 · NVD
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