CVE-2017-15649: Race Condition
First published: Thu Oct 19 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <=4.13.5 | |
| 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=008ba2a13f2d04c947adc536d19debb8fe66f110
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4971613c1639d8e5f102c4e797c3bf8f83a5a69e
- http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/813945/
- http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/818726/
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.13.6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101573
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0151
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0152
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0181
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3484
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/008ba2a13f2d04c947adc536d19debb8fe66f110
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4971613c1639d8e5f102c4e797c3bf8f83a5a69e
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-15649
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-6346
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2bd624b4611ffee36422782d16e1c944d1351e98
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1505392
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1504574
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/008ba2a13f2d04c947adc536d19debb8fe66f110
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/4971613c1639d8e5f102c4e797c3bf8f83a5a69e
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15649
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-15649
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15649
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-15649
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15649?
CVE-2017-15649 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15649?
To fix CVE-2017-15649, update your Linux kernel to version 4.13.6 or later.
What versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2017-15649?
CVE-2017-15649 affects Linux kernel versions earlier than 4.13.6.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15649?
CVE-2017-15649 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by a race condition.
Can CVE-2017-15649 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-15649 requires local access to the system to be exploited.
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