SUSE Linux update for the Linux Kernel
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-1000253 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
SUSE Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU8638
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000253
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when loading of Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) executables. A local user can create a specially crafted ELF binary, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system with root privileges.
Update the affected packages.
SUSE Linux: 11
External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-10/msg00017.html
Q & 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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
