CVE-2017-14489: Input Validation

Published Sep 11, 2017
·
Updated

Last updated 29 November 2024

Other sources

The iscsiifrx function in drivers/scsi/scsitransportiscsi.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) by leveraging incorrect length validation.

Launchpad

The iscsiifrx() function in 'drivers/scsi/scsitransportiscsi.c' in the Linux kernel since v2.6.24-rc1 through 4.13.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (a system panic) by making a number of certain syscalls by leveraging incorrect length validation in the kernel code.

References:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/506

A proposed upstream patch:

https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/9923803/

Red Hat

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<=4.13.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1

Event History

Sep 11, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:30 PM
Description
Dec 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:57 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:49 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14489?

CVE-2017-14489 has been classified as a vulnerability that can cause a denial of service, specifically a system panic.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14489?

To fix CVE-2017-14489, upgrade your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-14489?

Local users of the Linux kernel versions through 4.13.2 are affected by CVE-2017-14489.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14489?

CVE-2017-14489 is a vulnerability related to incorrect length validation in the iscsi_if_rx function.

5

When was CVE-2017-14489 published?

CVE-2017-14489 was publicly disclosed on November 29, 2024.

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