CVE-2017-5897
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.95%
Last modified
CVE-2017-5897 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The ip6gre_err function in net/ipv6/ip6_gre.c in the Linux kernel allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving GRE flags in an IPv6 packet, which trigger an out-of-bounds access.. EPSS estimates a 4.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ip6gre_err function in net/ipv6/ip6_gre.c in the Linux kernel allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving GRE flags in an IPv6 packet, which trigger an out-of-bounds access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.7, < 3.10.106 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 3.12.71 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.13, < 3.16.41 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.49 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.4.50 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.9.11 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/07/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96037Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037794Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/07/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96037Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037794Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5897?
The ip6gre_err function in net/ipv6/ip6_gre.c in the Linux kernel allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving GRE flags in an IPv6 packet, which trigger an out-of-bounds access.
How severe is CVE-2017-5897?
CVE-2017-5897 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5897?
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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