Vulnerability Description
kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 mishandles states_equal comparisons between the pointer data type and the UNKNOWN_VALUE data type, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive address information, aka a "pointer leak."
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.14.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102320Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040059Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/kernel/linux.git/commit/?h=stretch-security&id=aThird Party Advisory
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/kernel/linux.git/tree/debian/patches/bugfix/all/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3523-2/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4073Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102320Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040059Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/kernel/linux.git/commit/?h=stretch-security&id=aThird Party Advisory
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/kernel/linux.git/tree/debian/patches/bugfix/all/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3523-2/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4073Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17864?
CVE-2017-17864 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 mishandles states_equal comparisons between the pointer data type and the UNKNOWN_VALUE data type, which allows local users to obtain potential...
How severe is CVE-2017-17864?
CVE-2017-17864 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17864?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.