Vulnerability Description
The KVM implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.14.7 allows attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory, aka a write_mmio stack-based out-of-bounds read, related to arch/x86/kvm/x86.c and include/trace/events/kvm.h.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.14.7 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102227
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-3/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3620-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3620-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3632-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4073Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4082
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/kvm/msg160796.htmlIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102227
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00004.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17741?
CVE-2017-17741 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The KVM implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.14.7 allows attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory, aka a write_mmio stack-based out-of-bounds read, related to a...
How severe is CVE-2017-17741?
CVE-2017-17741 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17741?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.