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CVE-2017-7542
Detail
Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Description
The ip6_find_1stfragopt function in net/ipv6/output_core.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) by leveraging the ability to open a raw socket.
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CVE Modified by Red Hat, Inc.5/14/2024 12:45:23 AM
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CVE Modified by Red Hat, Inc.2/12/2023 6:30:50 PM
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Removed
CVSS V3
Red Hat, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CWE
Red Hat, Inc. CWE-190
Changed
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability in ip6_find_1stfragopt() function was found. A local attacker that has privileges (of CAP_NET_RAW) to open raw socket can cause an infinite loop inside the ip6_find_1stfragopt() function.
The ip6_find_1stfragopt function in net/ipv6/output_core.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) by leveraging the ability to open a raw socket.
CWE-190 / Assessment performed prior to CVMAP efforts
Changed
Description
The ip6_find_1stfragopt function in net/ipv6/output_core.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) by leveraging the ability to open a raw socket.
An integer overflow vulnerability in ip6_find_1stfragopt() function was found. A local attacker that has privileges (of CAP_NET_RAW) to open raw socket can cause an infinite loop inside the ip6_find_1stfragopt() function.
OR
*cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
Added
CVSS V2
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C)
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CVSS V3
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Added
CWE
CWE-190
Changed
Reference Type
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6399f1fae4ec29fab5ec76070435555e256ca3a6 No Types Assigned
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6399f1fae4ec29fab5ec76070435555e256ca3a6 Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6399f1fae4ec29fab5ec76070435555e256ca3a6 No Types Assigned
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6399f1fae4ec29fab5ec76070435555e256ca3a6 Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry: CVE-2017-7542 NVD
Published Date: 07/21/2017 NVD
Last Modified: 02/12/2023
Source: Red Hat, Inc.
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