CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-17448

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel up to version 4.14.4, there is no requirement for the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability for new, get, and del operations in net/netfilter/nfnetlink_cthelper.c. This allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions because the nfnl_cthelper_list data structure is shared across all net namespaces.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to network functions, potentially leading to serious security breaches. Local users could gain access to data and operations that should be protected.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.14.5 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, consider restricting access to the system for local users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

net/netfilter/nfnetlink_cthelper.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.4 does not require the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability for new, get, and del operations, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions because the nfnl_cthelper_list data structure is shared across all net namespaces.

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