CVE-2017-7618

Name: CVE-2017-7618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-10T14:59:00.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7618 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. crypto/ahash.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (API operation calling its own callback, and infinite recursion) by triggering EBUSY on a full queue.. EPSS estimates a 4.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

crypto/ahash.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (API operation calling its own callback, and infinite recursion) by triggering EBUSY on a full queue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.26%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-835

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.15, < 3.16.44
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.17, < 3.18.50
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.19, < 4.1.40
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.2, < 4.4.63
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.5, < 4.9.24
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.10, < 4.10.12

References

http://marc.info/?l=linux-crypto-vger&m=149181655623850&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97534Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03800en_usThird Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=linux-crypto-vger&m=149181655623850&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97534Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03800en_usThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7618?

crypto/ahash.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (API operation calling its own callback, and infinite recursion) by triggering EBUSY on a full queue.

How severe is CVE-2017-7618?

CVE-2017-7618 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7618?

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