CVE-2017-13715
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 9.7%
Description
The __skb_flow_dissect function in net/core/flow_dissector.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 does not ensure that n_proto, ip_proto, and thoff are initialized, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a single crafted MPLS packet.
How to fix CVE-2017-13715
To remediate CVE-2017-13715, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/linux—upgrade to 4.3.1-1 or later
Is CVE-2017-13715 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 9.7%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 4.3.1-1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |