CVE-2017-17741 is a stack-based out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the KVM implementation of the Linux kernel, affecting versions up to 4.14.7, including Debian distributions. This flaw allows a local attacker to potentially read sensitive information from kernel memory. With a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), it requires local access and low privileges, but can lead to high confidentiality impact. Currently, there is no public exploit code available, no evidence of active exploitation, and minimal community discussion or media coverage, suggesting a low immediate threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.14.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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