CVE-2017-15115

kernel: use-after-free in sctp_cmp_addr_exact

Published Nov 15, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1200-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-6576 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3581-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3581-2 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3581-3 Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3582-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3582-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3583-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3583-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
History

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:50 PM
Reserved
Oct 8, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 15, 2017, 9:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:07 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 17, 2017, 12:00 AM