Udisks CVE-2018-17336 Local Format String Vulnerability

BID:107537

Info

Udisks CVE-2018-17336 Local Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 107537
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2018-17336
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 22 2018 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 22 2018 12:00AM
Credit: oxagast
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS
Redhat Enterprise Linux 7
Redhat Enterprise Linux 6
+ Trustix Secure Enterprise Linux 2.0
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.2
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.1
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.0
freedesktop udisks 2.8
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Udisks CVE-2018-17336 Local Format String Vulnerability

Udisks is prone to a local format-string vulnerability.

A local attacker may exploit this issue to crash the affected application, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. The attacker may also be able to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, but this has not been confirmed.

UDisks version 2.8.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Udisks CVE-2018-17336 Local Format String Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

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