CVE-2017-9150: Infoleak

Published May 22, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 29 November 2024

Other sources

The docheck function in kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11.1 does not make the allowptrleaks value available for restricting the output of the printbpfinsn function, which allows local users to obtain sensitive address information via crafted bpf system calls.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android
Linux Linux Kernel<=4.10.9
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (kernel/bpf verifier) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.11.1

Event History

May 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Sep 5, 2017
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:42 PM
Description
Dec 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this security vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-9150.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2017-9150?

The severity level of CVE-2017-9150 is high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-9150?

Linux kernel versions before 4.11.1 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-9150?

To fix CVE-2017-9150, update your Linux kernel to version 4.11.1 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9150?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-9150 on the following links: - [Linux Kernel Git Commit](http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=0d0e57697f162da4aa218b5feafe614fb666db07) - [Linux Kernel ChangeLog](http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.11.1) - [Project Zero Bug Report](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1251)

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