Vulnerability Description
The sg_ioctl function in drivers/scsi/sg.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.4 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from uninitialized kernel heap-memory locations via an SG_GET_REQUEST_TABLE ioctl call for /dev/sg0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.13.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3e0097Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.13.4Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101187Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/3e0097499839e0fe3af380410eababe5a47c4cfIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3e0097Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.13.4Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101187Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/3e0097499839e0fe3af380410eababe5a47c4cfIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14991?
CVE-2017-14991 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The sg_ioctl function in drivers/scsi/sg.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.4 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from uninitialized kernel heap-memory locations via an SG_GET_REQUEST_TA...
How severe is CVE-2017-14991?
CVE-2017-14991 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-2017-14991?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.