Vulnerability Description
The ocfs2_setattr function in fs/ocfs2/file.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) via DIO requests.
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 | < 4.14.2 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=28f5a8PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103183Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/28f5a8a7c033cbf3e32277f4cc9c6afd74f0530PatchThird Party Advisory
- 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/3655-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3655-2/
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=28f5a8PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103183Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/28f5a8a7c033cbf3e32277f4cc9c6afd74f0530PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18204?
CVE-2017-18204 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The ocfs2_setattr function in fs/ocfs2/file.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) via DIO requests.
How severe is CVE-2017-18204?
CVE-2017-18204 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-2017-18204?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.