CVE-2017-6346: Race Condition
First published: Tue Feb 14 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.1<3.2.87 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.3<3.10.106 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.11<3.12.71 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.13<3.16.42 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.17<4.1.49 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=4.2<4.4.52 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=4.5<4.9.13 | |
| 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
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-6346 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6346
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1428487
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-6346
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=d199fab63c11998a602205f7ee7ff7c05c97164b
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/526
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3804
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/28/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96508
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/d199fab63c11998a602205f7ee7ff7c05c97164b
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-6346
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-09-01 (Advisory)
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/d199fab63c11998a602205f7ee7ff7c05c97164b
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-6346
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-6346
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6346
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-6346
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6346?
CVE-2017-6346 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows local users to cause a denial of service or potentially have other unspecified impact.
How does CVE-2017-6346 affect the Linux kernel?
CVE-2017-6346 affects the Linux kernel versions before 4.9.13 and can be exploited by multithreaded applications making certain system calls.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6346?
The severity of CVE-2017-6346 is high, with a CVSS score of 6.2.
How can I fix CVE-2017-6346?
To fix CVE-2017-6346, update your Linux kernel to version 4.9.13 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-6346?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-6346 at the following references: [CVE-2017-6346](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-6346), [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6346), [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1428487), [Red Hat Security](https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-6346).
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