CVE-2017-1000379
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.83%
Last modified
CVE-2017-1000379 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Linux Kernel running on AMD64 systems will sometimes map the contents of PIE executable, the heap or ld.so to where the stack is mapped allowing attackers to more easily manipulate the stack. Linux Kernel version 4.11.5 is affected.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Linux Kernel running on AMD64 systems will sometimes map the contents of PIE executable, the heap or ld.so to where the stack is mapped allowing attackers to more easily manipulate the stack. Linux Kernel version 4.11.5 is affected.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.12, < 3.2.90 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.10.107 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 3.16.45 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.58 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.1.42 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2, < 4.4.74 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.9.34 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.11.7 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99284Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1482Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1484Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1485Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1486Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1487Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1488Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1489Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1490Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1491Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1616Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1647Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1712Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-1000379Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42275/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.qualys.com/2017/06/19/stack-clash/stack-clash.txtThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99284Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1482Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1484Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1485Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1486Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1487Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1488Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1489Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1490Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1491Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1616Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1647Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1712Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-1000379Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42275/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.qualys.com/2017/06/19/stack-clash/stack-clash.txtThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1000379?
The Linux Kernel running on AMD64 systems will sometimes map the contents of PIE executable, the heap or ld.so to where the stack is mapped allowing attackers to more easily manipulate the stack. Linux Kernel version 4.11.5 is affected.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000379?
CVE-2017-1000379 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000379?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-1000379?
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