CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-16996

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Linux kernel up to version 4.14.8 has a vulnerability that allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by mishandling register truncation.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to serious availability issues for the system and potentially other unspecified impacts for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.

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Original NVD description (English source)

kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging register truncation mishandling.

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