Slackware Linux update for kernel

Published: 2018-01-16

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2017-5715 CVE-2017-5754
CWE-ID	CWE-200
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Vulnerable software	Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU9883

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5715

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Intel CPU hardware due to improper implementation of the speculative execution of instructions. A local attacker can utilize branch target injection, execute arbitrary code, perform a side-channel attack and read sensitive memory information.

Mitigation

Update the affected package kernel.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 14.0 - 14.2

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2018&m=slackware-security.1191628

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.

2) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU9882