CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-17053

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The init_new_context function in the Linux kernel before version 4.12.10 does not correctly handle errors related to LDT table allocation when forking a new process. This allows a local attacker to achieve a use-after-free state or possibly have unspecified other impact by running a specially crafted program.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized memory access or system instability, posing a risk to the integrity and confidentiality of data within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.12.10 or later and to disable the CONFIG_MODIFY_LDT_SYSCALL option if it is not necessary.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The init_new_context function in arch/x86/include/asm/mmu_context.h in the Linux kernel before 4.12.10 does not correctly handle errors from LDT table allocation when forking a new process, allowing a local attacker to achieve a use-after-free or possibly have unspecified other impact by running a specially crafted program. This vulnerability only affected kernels built with CONFIG_MODIFY_LDT_SYSCALL=y.

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