CVE-2018-16865 (GCVE-0-2018-16865)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2019-01-11 21:00 – Updated: 2025-06-09 15:51
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
An allocation of memory without limits, that could result in the stack clashing with another memory region, was discovered in systemd-journald when many entries are sent to the journal socket. A local attacker, or a remote one if systemd-journal-remote is used, may use this flaw to crash systemd-journald or execute code with journald privileges. Versions through v240 are vulnerable.
Severity
7.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-06-09 15:51 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
21 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The systemd Project | systemd |
Affected:
through v240
|
guessed |
Date Public
2019-01-09 00:00
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