CVE-2017-17852
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2017-17852 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging mishandling of 32-bit ALU ops.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging mishandling of 32-bit ALU ops.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.14, < 4.14.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/468f6eafa6c44cb2c5d8aad35e12f06c240a812aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/468f6eafa6c44cb2c5d8aad35e12f06c240a812aPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17852?
kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging mishandling of 32-bit ALU ops.
How severe is CVE-2017-17852?
CVE-2017-17852 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17852?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-17852?
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