CVE-2017-5897
First published: Tue Feb 07 2017(Updated: )
An issue was found in the Linux kernel ipv6 implementation of GRE tunnels which allows a remote attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds access. At this time we understand no trust barrier has been crossed and there is no security implications in this flaw. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/323">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/323</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/davem/net.git/commit/?id=7892032cfe67f4bde6fc2ee967e45a8fbaf33756">https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/davem/net.git/commit/?id=7892032cfe67f4bde6fc2ee967e45a8fbaf33756</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.7<3.10.106 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.11<3.12.71 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.13<3.16.41 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.17<3.18.49 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.19<4.4.50 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=4.5<4.9.11 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Google Android | ||
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.115-1 6.1.119-1 6.11.10-1 6.12.5-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/07/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96037
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037794
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/davem/net.git/commit/?id=7892032cfe67f4bde6fc2ee967e45a8fbaf33756
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-5897
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/323
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/davem/net.git/commit/?id=7892032cfe67f4bde6fc2ee967e45a8fbaf33756
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419851
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1419848
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-09-01 (Advisory)
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/next/linux-next.git/commit/?id=7892032cfe67f4bde6fc2ee967e45a8fbaf33756
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c12b395a46646bab69089ce7016ac78177f6001f
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-5897
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-5897
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5897
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-5897
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2017-5897.
What is the severity level of CVE-2017-5897?
CVE-2017-5897 has a severity level of high.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-5897?
CVE-2017-5897 allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds access, leading to unspecified impact.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5897?
Versions 4.10~ and up to 4.10~, 3.13.0-157.207, and 4.4.0-75.96 of the Linux kernel, as well as various other versions of Linux packages, are affected by CVE-2017-5897.
How can I fix CVE-2017-5897?
To fix CVE-2017-5897, update your Linux kernel to version 4.10~ or higher, or apply the appropriate security patches provided by your Linux distribution.
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