Vulnerability Description
The tcp_disconnect function in net/ipv4/tcp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (__tcp_select_window divide-by-zero error and system crash) by triggering a disconnect within a certain tcp_recvmsg code path.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.11.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=499350Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3981
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100878
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039549
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2918
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2930
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2931
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3200
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2172
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/499350a5a6e7512d9ed369ed63a4244b6536f4fIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.mail-archive.com/netdev%40vger.kernel.org/msg186255.html
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=499350Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3981
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14106?
CVE-2017-14106 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The tcp_disconnect function in net/ipv4/tcp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (__tcp_select_window divide-by-zero error and system crash) by triggering ...
How severe is CVE-2017-14106?
CVE-2017-14106 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14106?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.