CVE-2017-11473
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2017-11473 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in the mp_override_legacy_irq() function in arch/x86/kernel/acpi/boot.c in the Linux kernel through 3.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted ACPI table.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the mp_override_legacy_irq() function in arch/x86/kernel/acpi/boot.c in the Linux kernel through 3.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted ACPI table.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.95 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.16.50 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.63 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.1.44 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2, < 4.4.79 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.9.40 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.12.4 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100010Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0654Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-01-01Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100010Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0654Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-01-01Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-11473?
Buffer overflow in the mp_override_legacy_irq() function in arch/x86/kernel/acpi/boot.c in the Linux kernel through 3.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted ACPI table.
How severe is CVE-2017-11473?
CVE-2017-11473 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11473?
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.
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