CVE-2017-18017

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 52.19%

Last modified

CVE-2017-18017 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The tcpmss_mangle_packet function in net/netfilter/xt_TCPMSS.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11, and 4.9.x before 4.9.36, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging the presence of xt_TCPMSS in an iptables action.. EPSS estimates a 52.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The tcpmss_mangle_packet function in net/netfilter/xt_TCPMSS.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11, and 4.9.x before 4.9.36, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging the presence of xt_TCPMSS in an iptables action.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
52.19%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.2, < 3.2.99
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.3, < 3.10.108
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.11, < 3.16.54
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.17, < 3.18.60
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.19, < 4.1.43
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.2, < 4.4.76
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.5, < 4.9.36
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.10, < 4.11
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0
AristaEos4.20.1fx-virtual-router
F5Arx>= 6.2.0, <= 6.4.0
SuseCaas PlatformAll versions
SuseLinux Enterprise Debuginfo11Sp3
SuseLinux Enterprise Module For Public Cloud12
SuseLinux Enterprise Point Of Sale11Sp3
SuseOpenstack Cloud6
OpensuseLeap42.3
SuseLinux Enterprise Desktop12Sp2
SuseLinux Enterprise High Availability12Sp2
SuseLinux Enterprise High Availability Extension11Sp4
SuseLinux Enterprise Live Patching12
SuseLinux Enterprise Real Time Extension11Sp4
SuseLinux Enterprise Real Time Extension12Sp2
SuseLinux Enterprise Server11Sp3
SuseLinux Enterprise Server12
SuseLinux Enterprise Software Development Kit11Sp4
SuseLinux Enterprise Software Development Kit12Sp2
SuseLinux Enterprise Workstation Extension12Sp2
OpenstackCloud Magnum Orchestration7
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
RedhatMrg Realtime2.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus7.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus7.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Real Time7
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Real Time For Nfv7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.6

Showing 50 of 53 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18017?
The tcpmss_mangle_packet function in net/netfilter/xt_TCPMSS.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11, and 4.9.x before 4.9.36, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging the presence of xt_TCPMSS in an iptables action.
How severe is CVE-2017-18017?
CVE-2017-18017 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 52.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18017?
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