CVE-2017-16995
7.8
HIGH
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 30.1%
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.
How to fix CVE-2017-16995
To remediate CVE-2017-16995, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/linux—upgrade to 4.14.7-1 or later
Is CVE-2017-16995 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 30.1%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 4.14.7-1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | HIGH7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |