Linux Kernel 4.9.x Extended BPF Verifier kernel/bpf/verifier.c integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel 4.9.x. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file kernel/bpf/verifier.c of the component Extended BPF Verifier. The manipulation leads to integer overflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-17863. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel 4.9.x (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file kernel/bpf/verifier.c of the component Extended BPF Verifier. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 12/22/2017. The weakness was published 12/18/2017 by Jann Horn as confirmed patch (Mailing List). The advisory is shared at anonscm.debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-17863 since 12/23/2017. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 105433 (Debian DSA-4073-1 : linux - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 197013 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux Vulnerabilities (USN-3523-1) (Meltdown)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at anonscm.debian.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (105433), SecurityFocus (BID 102321†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1040058†). Similar entries are available at VDB-110931, VDB-110932, VDB-110933 and VDB-111024. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 105433
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-4073-1 : linux - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 103137
OpenVAS Name: Panda Global Protection System Crash DoS Vulnerability
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Patch: anonscm.debian.org

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12/18/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: usn-3523-2
Researcher: Jann Horn
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-17863 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17863
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111025

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SecurityFocus: 102321 - Linux Kernel CVE-2017-17863 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1040058

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2017 09:04
Updated: 01/19/2023 07:40
Changes: 12/27/2017 09:04 (83), 12/17/2019 19:43 (4), 01/28/2021 08:09 (2), 01/19/2023 07:33 (3), 01/19/2023 07:40 (1)
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