CVE-2017-15128
UnknownEPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15128 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw was found in the hugetlb_mcopy_atomic_pte function in mm/hugetlb.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.12. A lack of size check could cause a denial of service (BUG).. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in the hugetlb_mcopy_atomic_pte function in mm/hugetlb.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.12. A lack of size check could cause a denial of service (BUG).
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.13.11 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Mrg | 2.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15128Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1525222Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1e3921471354244f70fe268586ff94a97a6dd4dfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.13.12Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15128Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1525222Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1e3921471354244f70fe268586ff94a97a6dd4dfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.13.12Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15128?
A flaw was found in the hugetlb_mcopy_atomic_pte function in mm/hugetlb.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.12. A lack of size check could cause a denial of service (BUG).
How severe is CVE-2017-15128?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15128 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15128?
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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