#VU8816 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-15265

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#VU8816 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-15265

Published: October 12, 2017 / Updated: October 13, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8816
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15265
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error in the ALSA sequencer interface (/dev/snd/seq). A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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