CVE-2017-8925
First published: Fri May 12 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <=4.10.3 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| 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://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=30572418b445d85fcfe6c8fe84c947d2606767d8
- 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/98462
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/30572418b445d85fcfe6c8fe84c947d2606767d8
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-8925
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/30572418b445d85fcfe6c8fe84c947d2606767d8
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-8925
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-8925
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8925
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-8925
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8925?
CVE-2017-8925 is a vulnerability that allows local users to cause a denial of service (tty exhaustion) in the Linux kernel before version 4.10.4.
How can the omninet_open function in drivers/usb/serial/omninet.c be exploited?
The omninet_open function in drivers/usb/serial/omninet.c can be exploited by leveraging reference count mishandling.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2017-8925?
The Linux kernel versions before 4.10.4 are affected by CVE-2017-8925.
How can I fix the CVE-2017-8925 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2017-8925 vulnerability, update your Linux kernel version to 4.10.4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-8925?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-8925 in the references provided: [1] [2] [3].
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