CVE-2017-5970
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CVE-2017-5970 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ipv4_pktinfo_prepare function in net/ipv4/ip_sockglue.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via (1) an application that makes crafted system calls or possibly (2) IPv4 traffic with invalid IP options.. EPSS estimates a 3.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ipv4_pktinfo_prepare function in net/ipv4/ip_sockglue.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via (1) an application that makes crafted system calls or possibly (2) IPv4 traffic with invalid IP options.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.9.9 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/12/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1421638Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/34b2cef20f19c87999fff3da4071e66937db9644Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/724136/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/12/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1421638Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/34b2cef20f19c87999fff3da4071e66937db9644Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/724136/Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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