CVE-2017-18202

kernel: Infoleak/use-after-free in __oom_reap_task_mm function in mm/oom_kill.c

Published Feb 27, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 7.0 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The __oom_reap_task_mm function in mm/oom_kill.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14.4 mishandles gather operations, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (TLB entry leak or use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a copy_to_user call within a certain time window.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-9335 The __oom_reap_task_mm function in mm/oom_kill.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14.4 mishandles gather operations, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (TLB entry leak or use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a copy_to_user call within a certain time window.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 9:13 PM
Reserved
Feb 27, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 27, 2018, 6:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:12 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Feb 27, 2018, 12:00 AM