CVE-2017-9242: Input Validation
First published: Sat May 27 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <=4.11.3 | |
| 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=232cd35d0804cc241eb887bb8d4d9b3b9881c64a
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3886
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98731
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/232cd35d0804cc241eb887bb8d4d9b3b9881c64a
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/764880/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9242
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1041431
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=232cd35d0804cc241eb887bb8d4d9b3b9881c64a
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1456389
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1456388
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/232cd35d0804cc241eb887bb8d4d9b3b9881c64a
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9242
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9242
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9242
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9242
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9242?
The severity of CVE-2017-9242 is medium.
How does CVE-2017-9242 affect Linux kernel?
CVE-2017-9242 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted system calls.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2017-9242?
The Linux kernel through 4.11.3 is affected by CVE-2017-9242.
How can I fix CVE-2017-9242?
Apply the remedy provided by the Ubuntu source for the affected package versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9242?
More information about CVE-2017-9242 can be found at the provided reference links.
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