CVE-2017-1000379

HIGH

Linux Kernel <4.11.5 - Memory Corruption

Title source: llm

Description

The Linux Kernel running on AMD64 systems will sometimes map the contents of PIE executable, the heap or ld.so to where the stack is mapped allowing attackers to more easily manipulate the stack. Linux Kernel version 4.11.5 is affected.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Qualys Corporation · clocallinux_x86-64
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42275

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0066
EPSS Percentile 71.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel 2.6.12 - 3.2.90
Published Jun 19, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026