CVE-2017-12146
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2017-12146 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. The driver_override implementation in drivers/base/platform.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.1 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a race condition between a read operation and a store operation that involve different overrides.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The driver_override implementation in drivers/base/platform.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.1 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a race condition between a read operation and a store operation that involve different overrides.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.61 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.1.43 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2, < 4.4.77 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.9.37 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.11.10 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.12, < 4.12.1 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6265539776a0810b7ce6398c27866ddb9c6bd154Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3981Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.12.1Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100651Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1489078Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1057474Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6265539776a0810b7ce6398c27866ddb9c6bd154Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6265539776a0810b7ce6398c27866ddb9c6bd154Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3981Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.12.1Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100651Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1489078Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1057474Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6265539776a0810b7ce6398c27866ddb9c6bd154Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12146?
The driver_override implementation in drivers/base/platform.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.1 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a race condition between a read operation and a store operation that involve different overrides.
How severe is CVE-2017-12146?
CVE-2017-12146 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12146?
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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