CVE-2017-18255

kernel: Integer overflow in events/core.c:perf_cpu_time_max_percent_handler() can allow for denial of service

Published Mar 31, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The perf_cpu_time_max_percent_handler function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large value, as demonstrated by an incorrect sample-rate calculation.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1423-1 linux-4.9 new package
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-9386 The perf_cpu_time_max_percent_handler function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large value, as demonstrated by an incorrect sample-rate calculation.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3696-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3696-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3754-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00093}

epss

{'score': 0.0011}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 9:13 PM
Reserved
Mar 31, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 31, 2018, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:12 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 23, 2017, 12:00 AM