CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-17450

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 add_callback and remove_callback operations in net/netfilter/xt_osf.c. This allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions because the xt_osf_fingers data structure is shared across all net namespaces.

Risk Assessment

Local users may gain unauthorized access to network functions, potentially leading to serious security breaches in the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.14.5 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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

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