CVE-2017-13715

CRITICAL

Linux Kernel < 4.3 - Denial of Service via MPLS Packet Handling

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100517
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/345

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0965
EPSS Percentile 94.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-665
Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel 4.2 - 4.3
Published Aug 29, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026