CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-15115

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The sctp_do_peeloff function in the Linux kernel before version 4.14 does not check whether the intended netns is used in a peel-off action, which can lead to denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or other unspecified impacts via crafted system calls.

Risk Assessment

Local users may exploit this vulnerability to cause system crashes, potentially leading to service downtime and financial losses for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.14 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The sctp_do_peeloff function in net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14 does not check whether the intended netns is used in a peel-off action, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS