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CVE-2017-1000253 - Linux Kernel PIE Stack Buffer Corruption Vulnerability

Linux | Kernel

  • Date Added:
  • 2024-09-09
  • Due Date:
  • 2024-09-30
Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel PIE Stack Buffer Corruption Vulnerability

Description

Linux kernel contains a position-independent executable (PIE) stack buffer corruption vulnerability in load_elf_ binary() that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Known

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes
This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a87938b2e246b81b4fb713edb371a9fa3c5c3c86; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000253

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