Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2017-15115

The sctp_do_peeloff function in net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14 does not check whether the intended netns is used in a peel-off action, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.005 (38.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15115?
CVE-2017-15115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-11-15.
How severe is CVE-2017-15115?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.