Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the size of the stack guard page on Linux, specifically a 4k stack guard page is not sufficiently large and can be "jumped" over (the stack guard page is bypassed), this affects Linux Kernel versions 4.11.5 and earlier (the stackguard page was introduced in 2010).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.11.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3886
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99130Issue TrackingVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038724
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1482
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1483
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1484
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1485
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1486
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1487
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1488
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1489
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1490
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1491
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1567
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1616
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000364?
CVE-2017-1000364 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in the size of the stack guard page on Linux, specifically a 4k stack guard page is not sufficiently large and can be "jumped" over (the stack guard page is bypassed), this aff...
How severe is CVE-2017-1000364?
CVE-2017-1000364 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000364?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.