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K61429540 : Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2017-9077

2018-07-0200:00:00
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8.1 High

AI Score

Confidence

High

0.001 Low

EPSS

Percentile

32.3%

Security Advisory Description

The tcp_v6_syn_recv_sock function in net/ipv6/tcp_ipv6.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.1 mishandles inheritance, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls, a related issue to CVE-2017-8890. (CVE-2017-9077)

Impact

This vulnerability allows a disruption of service and possibly an unauthorized disclosure of information.