CVE-2017-5970

kernel: ipv4: Invalid IP options could cause skb->dst drop

Published Feb 14, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ipv4_pktinfo_prepare function in net/ipv4/ip_sockglue.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via (1) an application that makes crafted system calls or possibly (2) IPv4 traffic with invalid IP options.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-922-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3791-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-15039 The ipv4_pktinfo_prepare function in net/ipv4/ip_sockglue.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via (1) an application that makes crafted system calls or possibly (2) IPv4 traffic with invalid IP options.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3265-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3265-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3361-1 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3422-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3422-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 3:18 PM
Reserved
Feb 12, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 14, 2017, 6:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:21 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 4, 2017, 12:00 AM