CVE-2017-8924: Integer Underflow
First published: Fri May 12 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <=4.10.3 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=654b404f2a222f918af9b0cd18ad469d0c941a8e
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3886
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.10.4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98451
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/654b404f2a222f918af9b0cd18ad469d0c941a8e
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-8924
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/654b404f2a222f918af9b0cd18ad469d0c941a8e
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-8924
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-8924
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8924
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-8924
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8924?
CVE-2017-8924 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows local users to obtain sensitive information from uninitialized kernel memory.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by using a crafted USB device (posing as an io_ti USB serial device) to trigger the edge_bulk_in_callback function in the Linux kernel.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8924?
The severity of CVE-2017-8924 is high.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2017-8924?
The Linux kernel versions before 4.10.4 are affected by CVE-2017-8924.
How can I fix CVE-2017-8924?
To fix CVE-2017-8924, update your Linux kernel to version 4.10.4 or later.
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