CVE-2017-18255
High
Description
The perf_cpu_time_max_percent_handler function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large value, as demonstrated by an incorrect sample-rate calculation.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMar 31, 2018
First seenMar 31, 2018
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel4.11 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 4.11 | 4.11 |
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