CVE-2017-9242
low-risk
Published 2017-05-27
The __ip6_append_data function in net/ipv6/ip6_output.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.3 is too late in checking whether an overwrite of an skb data structure may occur, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted system calls.
Do I need to act?
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0.05% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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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
5
CVSS 5.5/10
Medium
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (14)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98731
Broken Link
https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/764880/
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98731
Broken Link
https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/764880/
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
0/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal