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CVE-2018-1124
procps-ng before version 3.3.15 is vulnerable to multiple integer overflows...
Vulnerability Description
procps-ng before version 3.3.15 is vulnerable to multiple integer overflows leading to a heap corruption in file2strvec function. This allows a privilege escalation for a local attacker who can create entries in procfs by starting processes, which could result in crashes or arbitrary code execution in proc utilities run by other users.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3658-1/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-1124
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4208
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201805-14
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44806/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1777
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10241
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00021.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2267
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2268
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1700
- https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104214
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q2/122
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041057
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1820
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3658-2/
- https://www.qualys.com/2018/05/17/procps-ng-audit-report-advisory.txt
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1944
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2401
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00058.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00059.html
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View all reports →Affected Software
procps-ng
Vulnerable Versions:
procps-ng 3.3.15
Timeline
Official Publish:
May 23rd, 2018
Last Modified:
December 18th, 2025
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H