CVE-2018-13405 | Linux Kernel up to 4.17.4 fs/inode.c inode_init_owner access control (RHSA-2018:2948 / EDB-45033)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 4.17.4. This affects the function inode_init_owner of the file fs/inode.c. The manipulation leads to improper access controls.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-13405. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.