Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2017-7618

crypto/ahash.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (API operation calling its own callback, and infinite recursion) by triggering EBUSY on a full queue.

EPSS: 0.043 (90.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7618?
CVE-2017-7618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition (Infinite Loop). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-04-10.
How severe is CVE-2017-7618?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-7618 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.