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CVE-2017-17712

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2017-17712 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. The raw_sendmsg() function in net/ipv4/raw.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.6 has a race condition in inet->hdrincl that leads to uninitialized stack pointer usage; this allows a local user to execute code and gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The raw_sendmsg() function in net/ipv4/raw.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.6 has a race condition in inet->hdrincl that leads to uninitialized stack pointer usage; this allows a local user to execute code and gain privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.19, < 4.1.52
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.2, < 4.4.109
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.5, < 4.9.74
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.10, < 4.14.11

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17712?
The raw_sendmsg() function in net/ipv4/raw.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.6 has a race condition in inet->hdrincl that leads to uninitialized stack pointer usage; this allows a local user to execute code and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-17712?
CVE-2017-17712 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17712?
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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Source: NVD / NIST