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CVE-2017-18216

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

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CVE-2017-18216 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In fs/ocfs2/cluster/nodemanager.c in the Linux kernel before 4.15, local users can cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and BUG) because a required mutex is not used.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In fs/ocfs2/cluster/nodemanager.c in the Linux kernel before 4.15, local users can cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and BUG) because a required mutex is not used.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.50%

38.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 4.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18216?
In fs/ocfs2/cluster/nodemanager.c in the Linux kernel before 4.15, local users can cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and BUG) because a required mutex is not used.
How severe is CVE-2017-18216?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18216 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18216?
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