Linux kernel CVE-2017-12762 Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
by CIRT Team
Description: In /drivers/isdn/i4l/isdn_net.c: A user-controlled buffer is copied into a local buffer of constant size using strcpy without a length check which can cause a buffer overflow. This affects the Linux kernel 4.9-stable tree, 4.12-stable tree, 3.18-stable tree, and 4.4-stable tree.
Impact: Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in context of the application. Failed exploits may result in denial-of-service conditions.
Mitigation: Updates are available. Please check specific vendor advisory for more information.
Reference URL’s:
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12762
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100251/info
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/9880041/
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