Vulnerability Description
The mm_init function in kernel/fork.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.10 does not clear the ->exe_file member of a new process's mm_struct, allowing a local attacker to achieve a use-after-free or possibly have unspecified other impact by running a specially crafted program.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.7, < 4.9.46 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=2b7e86Issue TrackingPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102009Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2b7e8665b4ff51c034c55df3cff76518d1a9ee3Patch
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.12.10Issue Tracking
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=2b7e86Issue TrackingPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102009Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2b7e8665b4ff51c034c55df3cff76518d1a9ee3Patch
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.12.10Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17052?
CVE-2017-17052 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The mm_init function in kernel/fork.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.10 does not clear the ->exe_file member of a new process's mm_struct, allowing a local attacker to achieve a use-after-free or pos...
How severe is CVE-2017-17052?
CVE-2017-17052 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17052?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.