CVE-2017-17862
Medium
Description
kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 ignores unreachable code, even though it would still be processed by JIT compilers. This behavior, also considered an improper branch-pruning logic issue, could possibly be used by local users for denial of service.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedDec 27, 2017
First seenDec 27, 2017
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v ≤ 4.14.8 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 9.0 | — |
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