Privilege escalation in Linux kernel
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-7541 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Linux kernel Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Linux Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU7585
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7541
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in brcmf_cfg80211_mgmt_tx() function in drivers/net/wireless/broadcom/brcm80211/brcmfmac/cfg80211.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.3. A local user can create a specially crafted NL80211_CMD_FRAME Netlink packet and trigger DoS conditions or execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to obtain elevated privileges.
MitigationUpdate to version 4.12.3.
Vulnerable software versionsLinux kernel: 4.12.1 - 4.12.2
External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
