Vulnerability Description
The iscsi_if_rx function in drivers/scsi/scsi_transport_iscsi.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) by leveraging incorrect length validation.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.13.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3981
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101011
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1490421Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/9923803/Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42932/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3981
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101011
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1490421Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/9923803/Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42932/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14489?
CVE-2017-14489 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The iscsi_if_rx function in drivers/scsi/scsi_transport_iscsi.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) by leveraging incorrect length validation.
How severe is CVE-2017-14489?
CVE-2017-14489 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-2017-14489?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.