CVE-2018-1000660

CVE-2018-1000660 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tockos Tock with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Description

TOCK version prior to commit 42f7f36e74088036068d62253e1d8fb26605feed. For example dfde28196cd12071fcf6669f7654be7df482b85d contains a Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Function get_package_name in the file kernel/src/tbfheader.rs, variable "pub package_name: &'static str," in the file process.rs that can result in A tock capsule (untrusted driver) could access arbitrary memory by using only safe code. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in commit 42f7f36e74088036068d62253e1d8fb26605feed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000660?
TOCK version prior to commit 42f7f36e74088036068d62253e1d8fb26605feed. For example dfde28196cd12071fcf6669f7654be7df482b85d contains a Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Function get_package_name in the file kernel/src/tbfheader.rs, variable "pub package_name: &'static str," in the file process.rs that can result in A tock capsule (untrusted driver) could access arbitrary memory by using only safe code. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in commit 42f7f36e74088036068d62253e1d8fb26605feed.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000660?
CVE-2018-1000660 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1000660 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000660?
CVE-2018-1000660 affects Tockos Tock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000660?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-1000660 published?
CVE-2018-1000660 was published on 2018-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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