Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in net/rds/af_rds.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11. There is an out of bounds write and read in the function rds_recv_track_latency.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=78PatchVendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K02460950
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K02460950?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=78PatchVendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K02460950
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K02460950?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18552?
CVE-2017-18552 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in net/rds/af_rds.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11. There is an out of bounds write and read in the function rds_recv_track_latency.
How severe is CVE-2017-18552?
CVE-2017-18552 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-2017-18552?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.