CVE-2017-14140: Infoleak
Last updated 29 November 2024
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The movepages system call in mm/migrate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.9 doesn't check the effective uid of the target process, enabling a local attacker to learn the memory layout of a setuid executable despite ASLR.
Upstream patch:
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/197e7e521384a23b9e585178f3f11c9fa08274b9
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14140?
CVE-2017-14140 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows a local attacker to learn the memory layout of a setuid executable despite ASLR.
How does CVE-2017-14140 impact the Linux kernel?
CVE-2017-14140 impacts the Linux kernel before version 4.12.9 and allows a local attacker to learn the memory layout of a setuid executable despite ASLR.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14140?
The severity of CVE-2017-14140 is low.
How can I fix CVE-2017-14140?
To fix CVE-2017-14140, update the Linux kernel to version 4.12.9 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-14140?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-14140 on the following sources: [1] [2] [3]