CVE-2017-17712

kernel: Race condition in raw_sendmsg function allows denial-of-service or kernel addresses leak

Published Dec 16, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.0 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The raw_sendmsg() function in net/ipv4/raw.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.6 has a race condition in inet->hdrincl that leads to uninitialized stack pointer usage; this allows a local user to execute code and gain privileges.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4073-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-8869 The raw_sendmsg() function in net/ipv4/raw.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.6 has a race condition in inet->hdrincl that leads to uninitialized stack pointer usage; this allows a local user to execute code and gain privileges.
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
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:59 PM
Reserved
Dec 15, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 16, 2017, 1:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:11 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Dec 10, 2017, 12:00 AM