CVE-2017-17806: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 20 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 6.1.133-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=af3ff8045bbf3e32f1a448542e73abb4c8ceb6f1
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/af3ff8045bbf3e32f1a448542e73abb4c8ceb6f1
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.8
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4073
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102293
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00016.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4082
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-3/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3632-1/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2948
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17806
- https://marc.info/?t=151192100500002&r=1&w=2
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=af3ff8045bbf3e32f1a448542e73abb4c8ceb6f1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1528337
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1528323
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-06-01 (Advisory)
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/af3ff8045bbf3e32f1a448542e73abb4c8ceb6f1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17806
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17806
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17806
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17806
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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