CVE-2017-18270

HIGH

Linux Kernel < 4.13.5 - Denial of Service via Keyring Manipulation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In the Linux kernel before 4.13.5, a local user could create keyrings for other users via keyctl commands, setting unwanted defaults or causing a denial of service.

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ubuntu
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104254
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K37301725
Issue Tracking x_refsource_misc
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1580979

Scores

CVSS v3 7.1
EPSS 0.0042
EPSS Percentile 34.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel < 4.13.5
Published May 18, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026