CVE-2017-6345 (High) detected in linuxlinux-3.0.49, linuxlinux-3.0.49

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CVE-2017-6345 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-3.0.49, linuxlinux-3.0.49

Vulnerability Details

The LLC subsystem in the Linux kernel before 4.9.13 does not ensure that a certain destructor exists in required circumstances, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG_ON) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls.

Publish Date: 2017-03-01

URL: CVE-2017-6345

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6345

Release Date: 2017-03-01

Fix Resolution: 4.9.13

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