CVE-2017-8824

HIGH

Linux Kernel < 3.2.97 - Use After Free

Title source: rule

Description

The dccp_disconnect function in net/dccp/proto.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via an AF_UNSPEC connect system call during the DCCP_LISTEN state.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Mohamed Ghannam · cdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43234
github WORKING POC 3 stars
by TamiiLambrado · cpoc
https://github.com/TamiiLambrado/CVE-pocs/tree/master/CVE-2017-8824-dccp-uaf.c

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0085
EPSS Percentile 75.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (2)
linux/linux_kernel 2.6.14 - 3.2.97
n/a/Linux kernel through 4.14.3 Linux kernel through 4.14.3
Published Dec 05, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026