Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the sctp_wait_for_sndbuf function in net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and panic) via a multithreaded application that peels off an association in a certain buffer-full state.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.9.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=2dcab5Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3804
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.11Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/14/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96222
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1308
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1420276Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2dcab598484185dea7ec22219c76dcdd59e3cb9Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=2dcab5Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3804
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.11Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/14/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96222
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1308
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1420276Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5986?
CVE-2017-5986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the sctp_wait_for_sndbuf function in net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and panic) via a multithre...
How severe is CVE-2017-5986?
CVE-2017-5986 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-2017-5986?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.