VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-16866

CVSS score3.3 LOW
EPSS probability1.05%
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:L/I:N/A:N

Description

An out of bounds read was discovered in systemd-journald in the way it parses log messages that terminate with a colon ':'. A local attacker can use this flaw to disclose process memory data. Versions from v221 to v239 are vulnerable.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references