CVE-2017-2616
UnknownEPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2017-2616 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A race condition was found in util-linux before 2.32.1 in the way su handled the management of child processes. A local authenticated attacker could use this flaw to kill other processes with root privileges under specific conditions.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was found in util-linux before 2.32.1 in the way su handled the management of child processes. A local authenticated attacker could use this flaw to kill other processes with root privileges under specific conditions.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Util-Linux Project | Util-Linux | < 2.32.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0654.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96404Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038271Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0907Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2616Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/dffab154d29a288aa171ff50263ecc8f2e14a891Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3793Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0654.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96404Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038271Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0907Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2616Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/dffab154d29a288aa171ff50263ecc8f2e14a891Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3793Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2616?
A race condition was found in util-linux before 2.32.1 in the way su handled the management of child processes. A local authenticated attacker could use this flaw to kill other processes with root privileges under specific conditions.
How severe is CVE-2017-2616?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2616 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2616?
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-2017-2616?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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