CVE-2017-14954: Infoleak
First published: Sun Oct 01 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <=4.13.4 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6c85501f2fabcfc4fc6ed976543d252c4eaf4be9
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6c85501f2fabcfc4fc6ed976543d252c4eaf4be9
- https://grsecurity.net/~spender/exploits/wait_for_kaslr_to_be_effective.c
- https://twitter.com/_argp/status/914021130712870912
- https://twitter.com/grsecurity/status/914079864478666753
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-14954
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/6c85501f2fabcfc4fc6ed976543d252c4eaf4be9
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14954
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-14954
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14954
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-14954
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14954?
CVE-2017-14954 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows local users to obtain sensitive information and bypass the KASLR protection mechanism.
How does CVE-2017-14954 work?
CVE-2017-14954 works by accessing rusage data structures in unintended cases during the waitid system call.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14954?
The severity of CVE-2017-14954 is high due to the potential for data leakage and bypassing of security measures.
How can I fix CVE-2017-14954?
To fix CVE-2017-14954, update your Linux kernel to version 4.14~ or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-14954?
More information about CVE-2017-14954 can be found on the official Linux kernel repository and the grsecurity website.
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