Linux Kernel up to 4.13.11 mm/hugetlb.c hugetlb_mcopy_atomic_pte memory corruption
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4.3 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.13.11 (Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function hugetlb_mcopy_atomic_pte
of the file mm/hugetlb.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:
A flaw was found in the hugetlb_mcopy_atomic_pte function in mm/hugetlb.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.12. A lack of size check could cause a denial of service (BUG).
The bug was discovered 11/03/2017. The weakness was disclosed 01/14/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-15128 since 10/08/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 72 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.
Upgrading to version 4.13.12 eliminates this vulnerability.
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CPE 2.3
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Local: Yes
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.13.12
Patch: git.kernel.org
Timeline
10/08/2017 🔍11/03/2017 🔍
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01/20/2023 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: 1e3921471354244f70fe268586ff94a97a6dd4df
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2017-15128 (🔍)
Entry
Created: 01/15/2018 11:21Updated: 01/20/2023 20:03
Changes: 01/15/2018 11:21 (62), 12/23/2019 14:19 (1), 01/20/2023 20:03 (5)
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