MEDIUM
CVE-2018-18954
CWE-125Published: November 15, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The pnv_lpc_do_eccb function in hw/ppc/pnv_lpc.c in Qemu before 3.1 allows out-of-bounds write or read access to PowerNV memory.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-18954 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3826-1/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3826-1/
All References (14)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00042.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/11/06/6Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105920Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2018-11/msg00446.htmlMailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3826-1/Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00042.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/11/06/6Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105920Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2018-11/msg00446.htmlMailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3826-1/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-18954
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 15, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-18954 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.