Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.trusty:def:201816864000
Revision Date:2019-01-11Version:1
Title:CVE-2018-16864 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (trusty) - high.
Description:An allocation of memory without limits, that could result in the stack clashing with another memory region, was discovered in systemd-journald when a program with long command line arguments calls syslog. A local attacker may use this flaw to crash systemd-journald or escalate his privileges. Versions through v240 are vulnerable.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2018-16864
Platform(s):Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
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Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (trusty) is installed.
  • AND NOT While related to the CVE in some way, the 'systemd' package in trusty is not affected (note: 'code not built').
  • BACK