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CVE-2017-16995 The check_alu_op function in kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leve...

HighCVSS 7.8 EPSS 30.1% Framework module Public exploit
Published
Updated
Exploit status
Public exploit available

Description

The check_alu_op function in kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging incorrect sign extension.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
debian/linux(Debian:12) < 4.14.7-1 4.14.7-1
debian/linux(Debian:13) < 4.14.7-1 4.14.7-1
debian/linux(Debian:14) < 4.14.7-1 4.14.7-1
Linux kernel >= 4.9, < 4.9.72 4.9.72
Linux kernel >= 4.10, < 4.14.9 4.14.9
debian linux = 9.0 No fix listed
Canonical Ubuntu Linux = 14.04 No fix listed
Canonical Ubuntu Linux = 16.04 No fix listed

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