CVE-2017-15121
UnknownEPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15121 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A non-privileged user is able to mount a fuse filesystem on RHEL 6 or 7 and crash a system if an application punches a hole in a file that does not end aligned to a page boundary.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A non-privileged user is able to mount a fuse filesystem on RHEL 6 or 7 and crash a system if an application punches a hole in a file that does not end aligned to a page boundary.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102128Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1854Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1520893Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102128Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1854Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1520893Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15121?
A non-privileged user is able to mount a fuse filesystem on RHEL 6 or 7 and crash a system if an application punches a hole in a file that does not end aligned to a page boundary.
How severe is CVE-2017-15121?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15121 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15121?
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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