#VU10709 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-12190
Published: February 26, 2018 / Updated: February 26, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU10709
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12190
CWE-ID: CWE-401
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an out-of-memory condition. A local attacker can cause a memory leak and possible system lock up.
The weakness exists due to an out-of-memory condition. A local attacker can cause a memory leak and possible system lock up.
Remediation
Update to version 4.13.8.