Vulnerability Description
Race condition in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes concurrent perf_event_open system calls for moving a software group into a hardware context. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-6786.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.18.54, < 3.18.92 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=321027Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.7Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/16/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96264Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2669Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1854Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1422825Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/321027c1fe77f892f4ea07846aeae08cefbbb29Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-11-01Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=321027Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.7Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6001?
CVE-2017-6001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Race condition in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes concurrent perf_event_open system calls for moving a ...
How severe is CVE-2017-6001?
CVE-2017-6001 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.