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CVE-2017-14156

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2017-14156 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading locations associated with padding bytes.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading locations associated with padding bytes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 4.12.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14156?
The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading locations associated with padding bytes.
How severe is CVE-2017-14156?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14156 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14156?
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Source: NVD / NIST