7.8
CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-17806: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 20 2017(Updated: )

Last updated 29 November 2024

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<4.14.8
4.14.8
Android
Linux Kernel<3.2.97
Linux Kernel>=3.3<3.16.52
Linux Kernel>=3.17<3.18.89
Linux Kernel>=3.19<4.1.49
Linux Kernel>=4.2<4.4.107
Linux Kernel>=4.5<4.9.71
Linux Kernel>=4.10<4.14.8
Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Linux=9.0
SUSE Linux=42.2
openSUSE Leap=42.3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12-sp3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11-extra
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12-sp3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12-sp2
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=17.10
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.20-1
6.12.21-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-17806?

    CVE-2017-17806 is a high-severity vulnerability due to improper validation in the HMAC implementation of the Linux kernel.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-17806?

    To fix CVE-2017-17806, upgrade to Linux kernel version 4.14.8 or later.

  • Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2017-17806?

    CVE-2017-17806 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 4.14.8, including multiple versions within the range of 3.2 to 4.14.7.

  • Can CVE-2017-17806 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2017-17806 requires local access for exploitation due to its nature of attacking the HMAC implementation.

  • What systems should I prioritize for CVE-2017-17806 patching?

    Systems running Linux kernels prior to version 4.14.8, especially those in sensitive environments, should be prioritized for patching against CVE-2017-17806.

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