CVE-2017-9242
Medium
Description
The __ip6_append_data function in net/ipv6/ip6_output.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.3 is too late in checking whether an overwrite of an skb data structure may occur, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted system calls.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 27, 2017
First seenMay 27, 2017
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v ≤ 4.11.3 | — |
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