CVE-2017-17053

kernel: Incorrect handling in arch/x86/include/asm/mmu_context.h:init_new_context function allowing use-after-free

Published Nov 29, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.0 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The init_new_context function in arch/x86/include/asm/mmu_context.h in the Linux kernel before 4.12.10 does not correctly handle errors from LDT table allocation when forking a new process, allowing a local attacker to achieve a use-after-free or possibly have unspecified other impact by running a specially crafted program. This vulnerability only affected kernels built with CONFIG_MODIFY_LDT_SYSCALL=y.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-8221 The init_new_context function in arch/x86/include/asm/mmu_context.h in the Linux kernel before 4.12.10 does not correctly handle errors from LDT table allocation when forking a new process, allowing a local attacker to achieve a use-after-free or possibly have unspecified other impact by running a specially crafted program. This vulnerability only affected kernels built with CONFIG_MODIFY_LDT_SYSCALL=y.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:43 PM
Reserved
Nov 28, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 29, 2017, 3:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:10 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 24, 2017, 12:00 AM