CVE-2017-17053 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel (before version 4.12.10) affecting systems built with CONFIG_MODIFY_LDT_SYSCALL=y. A local attacker can exploit this flaw by running a specially crafted program, leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.0 (High), this vulnerability has a high attack complexity but does not require user interaction. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 4.4.144, < 4.4.153CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 4.6, < 4.9.46CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 4.10, < 4.12.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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