CVE-2017-1000363: High severity linux kernel vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 29 November 2024

Other sources

Linux drivers/char/lp.c Out-of-Bounds Write. Due to a missing bounds check, and the fact that parportptr integer is static, a 'secure boot' kernel command line adversary (can happen due to bootloader vulns, e.g. Google Nexus 6's CVE-2016-10277, where due to a vulnerability the adversary has partial control over the command line) can overflow the parportnr array in the following code, by appending many (>LPNO) 'lp=none' arguments to the command line.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.12<3.2.91
Linux Linux kernel>=3.3<3.10.106
Linux Linux kernel>=3.11<3.16.46
Linux Linux kernel>=3.17<3.18.55
Linux Linux kernel>=3.19<4.1.41
Linux Linux kernel>=4.2<4.4.70
Linux Linux kernel>=4.5<4.9.30
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.11.3
Linux Linux kernel=4.12-rc1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Jul 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:23 PM
Description
Dec 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:33 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:40 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2017-1000363.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000363?

The severity of CVE-2017-1000363 is high.

3

How does CVE-2017-1000363 occur?

CVE-2017-1000363 occurs due to a missing bounds check in Linux drivers/char/lp.c.

4

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2017-1000363?

Linux versions 3.13.0-123.172, 4.4.0-83.106, 4.8.0-58.63, 4.10.0-26.30, and 4.12~ are affected by CVE-2017-1000363.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-1000363?

To fix CVE-2017-1000363, update your Linux kernel to version 3.13.0-123.172, 4.4.0-83.106, 4.8.0-58.63, 4.10.0-26.30, or 4.12~.

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