Oracle Communications LSMS 13.0/13.1/13.2/13.3 Kernel use after free
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Oracle Communications LSMS 13.0/13.1/13.2/13.3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-0861. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Oracle Communications LSMS 13.0/13.1/13.2/13.3 (Cloud Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was published 07/15/2020 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2020 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-0861. An attack has to be approached locally. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.
The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 390123 (Oracle VM Server for x86 Security Update for Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (OVMSA-2018-0041)).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 102329†) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2022-0532). Similar entries are available at VDB-109511, VDB-133510, VDB-158073 and VDB-158074. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Affected
- Oracle Linux
- Debian Linux
- Open Source Linux Kernel
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Ubuntu Linux
- SUSE Linux
- Oracle VM
- NetApp FAS
- Avaya Aura Communication Manager
- Avaya Aura Session Manager
- Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services
- Avaya Aura System Manager
- Avaya Aura Experience Portal
- NetApp AFF
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.oracle.com
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7
VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Vendor Base Score (Oracle): 7.8
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
11/29/2016 🔍07/15/2020 🔍
07/15/2020 🔍
07/16/2020 🔍
09/14/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: oracle.comAdvisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2020
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2017-0861 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0861
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-158125
SecurityFocus: 102329
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2022-0532 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen
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Entry
Created: 07/16/2020 09:21Updated: 09/14/2025 00:24
Changes: 07/16/2020 09:21 (68), 10/31/2020 07:49 (3), 07/14/2024 23:02 (19), 05/14/2025 15:56 (1), 09/14/2025 00:24 (7)
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