CVE-2017-17862

kernel: Improper logic pruning in bpf/verifier.c

Published Dec 23, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 ignores unreachable code, even though it would still be processed by JIT compilers. This behavior, also considered an improper branch-pruning logic issue, could possibly be used by local users for denial of service.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4073-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-9009 kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 ignores unreachable code, even though it would still be processed by JIT compilers. This behavior, also considered an improper branch-pruning logic issue, could possibly be used by local users for denial of service.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3523-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3523-2 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3523-3 Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3619-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3619-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 9:06 PM
Reserved
Dec 23, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 27, 2017, 5:08 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:11 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 23, 2017, 12:00 AM