Vulnerability Description
net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.1 does not properly restrict association peel-off operations during certain wait states, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (invalid unlock and double free) via a multithreaded application. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2017-5986.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=dfcb9fPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3804
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/27/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96473
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dfcb9f4f99f1e9a49e43398a7bfbf56927544afPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=dfcb9fPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3804
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/27/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96473
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dfcb9f4f99f1e9a49e43398a7bfbf56927544afPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6353?
CVE-2017-6353 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.1 does not properly restrict association peel-off operations during certain wait states, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (inval...
How severe is CVE-2017-6353?
CVE-2017-6353 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-2017-6353?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.