Vulnerability Description
The __skb_flow_dissect function in net/core/flow_dissector.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 does not ensure that n_proto, ip_proto, and thoff are initialized, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a single crafted MPLS packet.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2, < 4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a6e544Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/345Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100517Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a6e544b0a88b53114bfa5a57e21b7be7a8dfc9dIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a6e544Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/345Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100517Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a6e544b0a88b53114bfa5a57e21b7be7a8dfc9dIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-13715?
CVE-2017-13715 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The __skb_flow_dissect function in net/core/flow_dissector.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 does not ensure that n_proto, ip_proto, and thoff are initialized, which allows remote attackers to cause a ...
How severe is CVE-2017-13715?
CVE-2017-13715 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13715?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.