CVE-2017-17864

Published: Dic 27, 2017 Last Modified: Apr 20, 2025 EU-VD ID: EUVD-2017-9011 Aliases: GSD-2017-17864
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
LOW 3,3
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: none
Availability: none
LOW 2,1
Access Vector: local
Access Complexity: low
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: partial
Integrity: none
Availability: none

Description

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kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 mishandles states_equal comparisons between the pointer data type and the UNKNOWN_VALUE data type, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive address information, aka a 'pointer leak.'

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0009
Percentile
0,3th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 91 Days)

200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Draft
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Mobile, Not Technology-Specific, Web Based
View CWE Details
Operating System

Linux Kernel by Linux

Version Range Affected
To 4.14.8 (inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Debian Linux by Debian

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/kernel/linux.git/commit/?h=stretch-security&id=…
https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/kernel/linux.git/tree/debian/patches/bugfix/all…
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3523-2/
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4073
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102320
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102320
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040059
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040059
https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/kernel/linux.git/commit/?h=stretch-security&id=…
https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/kernel/linux.git/tree/debian/patches/bugfix/all…
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3523-2/
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4073
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102320
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102320
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040059
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040059