CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-15649

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel before version 4.13.6, a vulnerability allows local users to gain privileges via crafted system calls. The issue arises from a race condition that leads to mishandling of packet_fanout data structures, resulting in a use-after-free error.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could be exploited by local users to escalate privileges, posing a significant security risk to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.13.6 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

net/packet/af_packet.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.6 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted system calls that trigger mishandling of packet_fanout data structures, because of a race condition (involving fanout_add and packet_do_bind) that leads to a use-after-free, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-6346.

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