CVE-2017-18379: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jul 27 2019(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel before 4.14, an out of boundary access happened in drivers/nvme/target/fc.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | >=4.10<4.14 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=0c319d3a144d4b8f1ea2047fd614d2149b68f889
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0c319d3a144d4b8f1ea2047fd614d2149b68f889
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K74012105
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K74012105?utm_source=f5support&utm_medium=RSS
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K74012105?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medium=RSS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18379?
CVE-2017-18379 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18379?
To fix CVE-2017-18379, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 4.14 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-18379?
CVE-2017-18379 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 4.14.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18379?
CVE-2017-18379 is an out of boundary access vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
Who identified CVE-2017-18379?
CVE-2017-18379 was identified by security researchers analyzing the Linux kernel's source code.
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