Vulnerability Description
An integer overflow in the qla2x00_sysfs_write_optrom_ctl function in drivers/scsi/qla2xxx/qla_attr.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) by leveraging root access.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.12.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100571
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=194061Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/9929625/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100571
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=194061Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/9929625/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14051?
CVE-2017-14051 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). An integer overflow in the qla2x00_sysfs_write_optrom_ctl function in drivers/scsi/qla2xxx/qla_attr.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corrup...
How severe is CVE-2017-14051?
CVE-2017-14051 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14051?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.