CVE-2017-7542

Medium

Description

The ip6_find_1stfragopt function in net/ipv6/output_core.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) by leveraging the ability to open a raw socket.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedJul 21, 2017
First seenJul 21, 2017

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernelv ≤ 4.12.3—

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CVE-2017-7542 · Linux Kernel · Dark Radar