CVE-2017-10662
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.46%
Last modified
CVE-2017-10662 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The sanity_check_raw_super function in fs/f2fs/super.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11.1 does not validate the segment count, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The sanity_check_raw_super function in fs/f2fs/super.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11.1 does not validate the segment count, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
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 | < 3.18.53 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.1.41 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2, < 4.4.68 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.9.28 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.10.16 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.11, < 4.11.1 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=b9dd46188edc2f0d1f37328637860bb65a771124Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.11.1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1481146Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b9dd46188edc2f0d1f37328637860bb65a771124Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-08-01Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=b9dd46188edc2f0d1f37328637860bb65a771124Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.11.1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1481146Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b9dd46188edc2f0d1f37328637860bb65a771124Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-08-01Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-10662?
The sanity_check_raw_super function in fs/f2fs/super.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11.1 does not validate the segment count, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-10662?
CVE-2017-10662 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10662?
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-2017-10662?
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