CVE-2017-7477 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the MACsec module of the Linux kernel (through version 4.10.12). This flaw, stemming from an error in the skb_to_sgvec function, could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially achieve other unspecified impacts. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.0 (High), exploitation requires low privileges and high attack complexity, but could lead to high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is currently no known public exploit code, active exploitation, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 4.6, < 4.9.28CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 4.10, < 4.10.16CPE 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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