CVE-2017-7618
First published: Mon Apr 10 2017(Updated: )
crypto/ahash.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (API operation calling its own callback, and infinite recursion) by triggering EBUSY on a full queue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.15<3.16.44 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.17<3.18.50 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.19<4.1.40 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=4.2<4.4.63 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=4.5<4.9.24 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=4.10<4.10.12 | |
| 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://marc.info/?l=linux-crypto-vger&m=149181655623850&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97534
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03800en_us
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-crypto-vger&m=149181655623850&w=2
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03800en_us
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-7618
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-7618
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-7618
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7618
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7618
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2017-7618.
What is the description of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability allows attackers to cause a denial of service (API operation calling its own callback, and infinite recursion) by triggering EBUSY on a full queue.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by this vulnerability?
The Linux kernel versions through 4.10.9 are affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update your Linux kernel to version 4.11 or higher.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the following links: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97534), [Marc.info](http://marc.info/?l=linux-crypto-vger&m=149181655623850&w=2), [HPE Support](https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03800en_us).
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