CVE-2017-8824

kernel: Use-after-free vulnerability in DCCP socket

Published Dec 5, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The dccp_disconnect function in net/dccp/proto.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via an AF_UNSPEC connect system call during the DCCP_LISTEN state.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1200-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4073-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4082-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-17767 The dccp_disconnect function in net/dccp/proto.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via an AF_UNSPEC connect system call during the DCCP_LISTEN state.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3581-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3581-2 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3581-3 Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3582-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3582-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3583-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3583-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
History

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
debian
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:48 PM
Reserved
May 7, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 5, 2017, 9:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:27 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Dec 5, 2017, 5:43 AM