Linux Kernel print_binder_transaction_ilocked Function Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability [CVE-2018-20510]
CVE Number – CVE-2018-20510
A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel could allow a local attacker to access sensitive information on a targeted system.The vulnerability exists in the print_binder_transaction_ilocked function, as defined in the drivers/android/binder.c source code file of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the system and reading the *from *code *flags lines in a debugfs file on the targeted system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive information on the targeted system.Kernel.org has not confirmed the vulnerability, and software updates are not available.
Analysis
- To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have user-level access to the targeted system. This access requirement could reduce the likelihood of a successful exploit.
Safeguards
- Administrators are advised to contact the vendor regarding future updates and releases.Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to access local systems.Administrators are advised to allow only privileged users to access administration or management systems.Administrators are advised to monitor critical systems.
Vendor Announcements
- At the time this alert was first published, Kernel.org had not released a security advisory.
Fixed Software
- At the time this alert was first published, Kernel.org had not released a security update.
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