CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-17712

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The raw_sendmsg() function in the Linux kernel through version 4.14.6 has a race condition in inet->hdrincl, leading to uninitialized stack pointer usage. This allows a local user to execute code and gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk to systems as a local user can gain unauthorized access to elevated privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.14.7 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The raw_sendmsg() function in net/ipv4/raw.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.6 has a race condition in inet->hdrincl that leads to uninitialized stack pointer usage; this allows a local user to execute code and gain privileges.

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