VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-9401

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.10%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2025-01-18
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

In many locations, there is a possible way to access kernel memory in user space due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions

Primary references