CVE-2017-18257

kernel: Inifinite loop caused by integer overflow in fs/f2fs/data.c:__get_data_block() allows for denial of service

Published Apr 4, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The __get_data_block function in fs/f2fs/data.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and loop) via crafted use of the open and fallocate system calls with an FS_IOC_FIEMAP ioctl.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4188-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-9388 The __get_data_block function in fs/f2fs/data.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and loop) via crafted use of the open and fallocate system calls with an FS_IOC_FIEMAP ioctl.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3696-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3696-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00068}

epss

{'score': 0.00127}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 9:13 PM
Reserved
Apr 4, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 4, 2018, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:12 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 22, 2017, 12:00 AM