#VU8002 Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-1000371
Published: August 23, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8002
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:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000371
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to a flaw in offset2lib patch. A local attacker can send a specially-crafted request, bypass security restrictions and gain full access to the system.
The weakness exists due to a flaw in offset2lib patch. A local attacker can send a specially-crafted request, bypass security restrictions and gain full access to the system.
Remediation
Update to version 4.11.6.