CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-6074

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The dccp_rcv_state_process function in the Linux kernel through version 4.9.11 mishandles DCCP_PKT_REQUEST packet data structures in the LISTEN state, allowing local users to obtain root privileges or cause a denial of service (double free) via an application making an IPV6_RECVPKTINFO setsockopt system call.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation by local users and system crashes, posing a serious threat to the stability and security of the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.9.12 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The dccp_rcv_state_process function in net/dccp/input.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.11 mishandles DCCP_PKT_REQUEST packet data structures in the LISTEN state, which allows local users to obtain root privileges or cause a denial of service (double free) via an application that makes an IPV6_RECVPKTINFO setsockopt system call.

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