CVE-2017-17864 describes a pointer leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel, specifically within the kernel/bpf/verifier.c component, affecting versions through 4.14.8. This flaw arises from improper handling of states_equal comparisons between pointer and UNKNOWN_VALUE data types, allowing local users to gain sensitive address information. With a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW), the vulnerability requires local access and has a low impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity or availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.14.8CPE 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:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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