CVE-2017-6345

Name: CVE-2017-6345
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-01T20:59:00.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6345 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The LLC subsystem in the Linux kernel before 4.9.13 does not ensure that a certain destructor exists in required circumstances, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG_ON) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LLC subsystem in the Linux kernel before 4.9.13 does not ensure that a certain destructor exists in required circumstances, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG_ON) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 4.9.12

References

http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8b74d439e1697110c5e5c600643e823eb1dd0762Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3804
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.13Patch, Release Notes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/28/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96510
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8b74d439e1697110c5e5c600643e823eb1dd0762Patch
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8b74d439e1697110c5e5c600643e823eb1dd0762Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3804
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.13Patch, Release Notes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/28/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96510
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8b74d439e1697110c5e5c600643e823eb1dd0762Patch
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6345?

How severe is CVE-2017-6345?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6345 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6345?

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Source: NVD / NIST