VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-16865

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability3.02%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2019-01-11
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

An allocation of memory without limits, that could result in the stack clashing with another memory region, was discovered in systemd-journald when many entries are sent to the journal socket. A local attacker, or a remote one if systemd-journal-remote is used, may use this flaw to crash systemd-journald or execute code with journald privileges. Versions through v240 are vulnerable.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

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