CVE-2017-10911: Infoleak
First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <=4.11.7 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.17-1 | |
| debian/qemu | 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u2 1:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u12 1:9.2.1+ds-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=089bc0143f489bd3a4578bdff5f4ca68fb26f341
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3920
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3927
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3945
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.11.8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99162
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038720
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/089bc0143f489bd3a4578bdff5f4ca68fb26f341
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-03
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-216.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-10911
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-10911
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-10911
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-10911
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-10911
Frequently Asked Questions
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-10911?
CVE-2017-10911 impacts the Linux kernel versions prior to 4.11.8 as well as QEMU and Debian packages that rely on these versions.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2017-10911?
CVE-2017-10911 may allow guest OS users to access sensitive information from host OS or other guest OS kernel memory due to uninitialized padding fields.
How can I mitigate CVE-2017-10911?
To mitigate CVE-2017-10911, upgrade to Linux kernel version 4.11.8 or later, or apply available patches for affected versions.
What CVE ID should I monitor for updates related to this vulnerability?
Monitor CVE-2017-10911 for updates and security advisories that detail fixes and mitigations.
Is CVE-2017-10911 a serious vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-10911 is considered a serious vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive kernel memory.
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