CVE-2017-13715
Critical
Description
The __skb_flow_dissect function in net/core/flow_dissector.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 does not ensure that n_proto, ip_proto, and thoff are initialized, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a single crafted MPLS packet.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedAug 29, 2017
First seenAug 29, 2017
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel4.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 4.2 ≤ v < 4.3 | 4.3 |
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