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CVE-2018-5407

Information exposure in N/A Processors Supporting Simultaneous Multi Threading

CVSS score

4.7

EPSS probability

%3.4

Risk score

0.2

Published

8 y ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2018-5407 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

Simultaneous Multi-threading (SMT) in processors can enable local users to exploit software vulnerable to timing attacks via a side-channel timing attack on 'port contention'.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2018-5407 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1n/aProcessors supporting Simultaneous Multi-Threading View
2canonicalubuntu linux View
3canonicalubuntu linux View
4canonicalubuntu linux View
5canonicalubuntu linux View
6debiandebian linux View
7debiandebian linux View
8nodejsnode.js View
9nodejsnode.js View
10nodejsnode.js View
11opensslopenssl View
12opensslopenssl View
13tenablenessus View
14oracleapi gateway View
15oracleapplication server View
16oracleapplication server View
17oracleapplication server View
18oracleenterprise manager base platform View
19oracleenterprise manager base platform View
20oracleenterprise manager base platform View
21oracleenterprise manager ops center View
22oraclemysql enterprise backup View
23oraclemysql enterprise backup View
24oraclepeoplesoft enterprise peopletools View
25oraclepeoplesoft enterprise peopletools View
26oraclepeoplesoft enterprise peopletools View
27oracleprimavera p6 enterprise project portfolio management View
28oracleprimavera p6 enterprise project portfolio management View
29oracleprimavera p6 enterprise project portfolio management View
30oracleprimavera p6 enterprise project portfolio management View
31oracleprimavera p6 enterprise project portfolio management View
32oracleprimavera p6 enterprise project portfolio management View
33oracleprimavera p6 enterprise project portfolio management View
34oracletuxedo View
35oraclevm virtualbox View
36redhatenterprise linux desktop View
37redhatenterprise linux server View
38redhatenterprise linux server View
39redhatenterprise linux server aus View
40redhatenterprise linux server eus View
41redhatenterprise linux server tus View
42redhatenterprise linux workstation View
Total affected vendors: 8|Products: 42

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
4.7CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NNVD
1.9CVSS V2—AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

CVE-2018-5407 : the database holds 1 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-5407 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-5407 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

4.7 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityHighPrivilegesLowUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

Yama doğrulandı

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Follow the vendor

N
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n/a
D
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debian
N
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nodejs
O
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openssl
T
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tenable

Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

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