Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-13220
Published: May 2, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU12340
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13220
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists in the Upstream kernel bluez due to put-of-bounds access. A local attacker can trigger memory corruption and gain root privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists in the Upstream kernel bluez due to put-of-bounds access. A local attacker can trigger memory corruption and gain root privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Affected software
Linux kernel
Debian Linux
SUSE Linux
Debian Linux
SUSE Linux
How to mitigate CVE-2017-13220
Install update from vendor's website.