CVE-2017-13715
moderate-risk
Published 2017-08-29
The __skb_flow_dissect function in net/core/flow_dissector.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 does not ensure that n_proto, ip_proto, and thoff are initialized, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a single crafted MPLS packet.
Do I need to act?
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13.1% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 87% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10
Critical
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (8)
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/345
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100517
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/345
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100517
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
32/34 · Critical
Exploitability
12/34 · Low
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal