CVE-2017-7482

kernel: net/rxrpc: overflow in decoding of krb5 principal

Published Jul 30, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In the Linux kernel before version 4.12, Kerberos 5 tickets decoded when using the RXRPC keys incorrectly assumes the size of a field. This could lead to the size-remaining variable wrapping and the data pointer going over the end of the buffer. This could possibly lead to memory corruption and possible privilege escalation.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1099-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3927-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3945-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-16502 In the Linux kernel before version 4.12, Kerberos 5 tickets decoded when using the RXRPC keys incorrectly assumes the size of a field. This could lead to the size-remaining variable wrapping and the data pointer going over the end of the buffer. This could possibly lead to memory corruption and possible privilege escalation.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3377-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3377-2 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3378-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3378-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3381-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3381-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:04 PM
Reserved
Apr 5, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 30, 2018, 2:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:24 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 26, 2017, 12:00 AM