Vulnerability Description
The ipv4_pktinfo_prepare function in net/ipv4/ip_sockglue.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via (1) an application that makes crafted system calls or possibly (2) IPv4 traffic with invalid IP options.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.9.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=34b2ceIssue TrackingPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/12/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96233
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2669
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1421638Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/34b2cef20f19c87999fff3da4071e66937db964Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/724136/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=34b2ceIssue TrackingPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/12/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96233
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5970?
CVE-2017-5970 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The ipv4_pktinfo_prepare function in net/ipv4/ip_sockglue.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via (1) an application that makes crafted sys...
How severe is CVE-2017-5970?
CVE-2017-5970 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5970?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.