Improper input validation in Linux Kernel
CVE-2017-9242
The __ip6_append_data function in net/ipv6/ip6_output.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.3 is too late in checking whether an overwrite of an skb data structure may occur, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted system calls.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.004 (33.2th 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
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Broken Link)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9242?
- CVE-2017-9242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-05-27.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9242?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-9242 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.