CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-17052

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The mm_init function in the Linux kernel before version 4.12.10 does not clear the ->exe_file member of a new process's mm_struct, allowing a local attacker to achieve a use-after-free or possibly have unspecified other impact by running a specially crafted program.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker may exploit this vulnerability to gain control over a process, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system or data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.12.10 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The mm_init function in kernel/fork.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.10 does not clear the ->exe_file member of a new process's mm_struct, allowing a local attacker to achieve a use-after-free or possibly have unspecified other impact by running a specially crafted program.

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