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ID:5167 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-16995
ID:5167 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-16995
Published: February 23, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9753
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16995
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in the check_alu_op function due to boundary error. A local attacker can trigger memory corruption, cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists in the check_alu_op function due to boundary error. A local attacker can trigger memory corruption, cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to version 4.14.9.