Buffer overflow in Linux Kernel
CVE-2017-15128
A flaw was found in the hugetlb_mcopy_atomic_pte function in mm/hugetlb.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.12. A lack of size check could cause a denial of service (BUG).
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.004 (33.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Redhat Enterprise_linux — versions 7.0
- Redhat Enterprise_mrg — versions 2.0
- N/a Linux Kernel Before 4.13.12 — versions Linux kernel before 4.13.12
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15128?
- CVE-2017-15128 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2018-01-14.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15128?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-15128 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.