Description
procps-ng before version 3.3.15 is vulnerable to multiple integer overflows leading to a heap corruption in file2strvec function. This allows a privilege escalation for a local attacker who can create entries in procfs by starting processes, which could result in crashes or arbitrary code execution in proc utilities run by other users.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| [UNKNOWN] | procps-ng | procps-ng 3.3.15 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | procps | 2:3.3.15-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | procps | 2:3.3.15-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | procps | 2:3.3.15-1 | — |
| Debian 9 | procps | 2:3.3.12-3+deb9u1 | DSA-4208-1 |
| Debian 8 | procps | 2:3.3.9-9+deb8u1 | DSA-4208-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | procps | 1:3.3.3-3+deb7u1 | DLA-1390-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | procps | 2:3.3.12-3ubuntu1.1 | USN-3658-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | procps | 2:3.3.10-4ubuntu2.4 | USN-3658-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | procps | 1:3.3.9-1ubuntu2.3 | USN-3658-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | imgbased +1 | 1.0.17-0.1.el7ev | RHSA-2018:1820 |
| RHEL 7 | procps-ng +2 | 3.3.10-17.el7_5.2 | RHSA-2018:1700 |
| RHEL 7 | redhat-release-virtualization-host +1 | 4.2-3.1.el7 | RHSA-2018:1820 |
| RHEL 7 | redhat-virtualization-host +1 | 4.2-20180531.0.el7_5 | RHSA-2018:1820 |
| RHEL 6 | procps +1 | 3.2.8-45.el6_9.3 | RHSA-2018:1777 |
Show 7 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7.4 EUS | procps-ng +2 | 3.3.10-16.el7_4.1 | RHSA-2019:1944 |
| RHEL 7.3 TUS | procps-ng +2 | 3.3.10-10.el7_3.1 | RHSA-2019:2401 |
| RHEL 7.3 E4S | procps-ng +2 | 3.3.10-10.el7_3.1 | RHSA-2019:2401 |
| RHEL 7.3 AUS | procps-ng +2 | 3.3.10-10.el7_3.1 | RHSA-2019:2401 |
| RHEL 6.7 EUS | procps +1 | 3.2.8-35.el6_7.1 | RHSA-2018:2267 |
| RHEL 6.6 TUS | procps +1 | 3.2.8-30.el6_6.1 | RHSA-2018:2268 |
| RHEL 6.6 AUS | procps +1 | 3.2.8-30.el6_6.1 | RHSA-2018:2268 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP1 | procps | 3.3.15-7.7.26 | SUSE-SU-2019:2730-1 |
| SLES 15 | procps | 3.3.15-7.7.26 | SUSE-SU-2019:2730-1 |
| SLES 12 SP4 | procps | 3.3.9-11.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1 |
| SLES 12 SP3 | procps | 3.3.9-11.11.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1, SUSE-SU-2018:2451-2, SUSE-SU-2018:1836-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | procps | 3.3.9-11.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1 |
Show 10 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP1 | procps | 3.3.9-11.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1 |
| SLES 12 | procps | 3.3.9-11.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | procps | 3.2.7-152.31.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:2042-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP4 | procps | 3.3.9-11.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | procps | 3.3.9-11.11.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1, SUSE-SU-2018:2451-2, SUSE-SU-2018:1836-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | procps | 3.3.9-11.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | procps | 3.3.9-11.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-2 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | procps | 3.2.7-152.31.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:2042-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 7 | procps | 3.3.9-11.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 4 | procps | 3.3.9-11.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | procps | 3.3.17-5.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11195-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.1 | procps | 3.3.15-lp151.6.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:2376-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.0 | procps | 3.3.15-lp150.5.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:2379-1 |
Amazon Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2 | procps-ng +2 | 3.3.10-17.amzn2.2 | ALAS2-2018-1031 |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 | procps-ng +2 | 3.3.10-17.el7_5.2 | ELSA-2018-1700 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Procps-ng - Multiple Vulnerabilities EDB-44806 · local · May 30, 2018
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 21
- RHSA-2019:2401 Red Hat Security Advisory: procps-ng security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- RHSA-2019:1944 Red Hat Security Advisory: procps-ng security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- RHSA-2018:2268 Red Hat Security Advisory: procps security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- RHSA-2018:2267 Red Hat Security Advisory: procps security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- RHSA-2018:1820 Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat Virtualization security, bug fix, and enhancement update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- RHSA-2018:1777 Red Hat Security Advisory: procps security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- RHSA-2018:1700 Red Hat Security Advisory: procps-ng security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- USN-3658-1 procps vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DSA-4208-1 procps - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1390-1 procps - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2019:2379-1 Security update for procps SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2019:0450-2 Security update for procps SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2019:2376-1 Security update for procps SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11195-1 libprocps8-3.3.17-5.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:1836-1 Security update for procps SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:2451-2 Security update for procps SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:2042-1 Security update for procps SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2019:2730-1 Security update for procps SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2019:0450-1 Security update for procps SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- ALAS2-2018-1031 Important: procps-ng security update (Amazon Linux 2) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Jun 11, 2018
- ELSA-2018-1700 Important: procps-ng security update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · May 23, 2018
References
- USN-3658-1 vendor-advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-1124
- DSA-4208 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-201805-14 vendor-advisory
- 44806 exploit
- RHSA-2018:1777 vendor-advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10241
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180531 [SECURITY] [DLA 1390-1] procps security update mailing-list
- RHSA-2018:2267 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:2268 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:1700 vendor-advisory
- https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0
- 104214 vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20180517 Qualys Security Advisory - Procps-ng Audit Report mailing-list
- 1041057 vdb-entry
- RHSA-2018:1820 vendor-advisory
- USN-3658-2 vendor-advisory
- https://www.qualys.com/2018/05/17/procps-ng-audit-report-advisory.txt
- RHSA-2019:1944 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2019:2401 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2019:2376 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2019:2379 vendor-advisory