Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-7542

The ip6_find_1stfragopt function in net/ipv6/output_core.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) by leveraging the ability to open a raw socket.
Published 2017-07-21 16:29:00
Updated 2023-02-12 23:30:40
Source Red Hat, Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service

Products affected by CVE-2017-7542

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-7542

EPSS FAQ
0.02%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 2 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2017-7542

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
4.9
 MEDIUM AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
3.9
6.9
 NIST
5.5
 MEDIUM CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
1.8
3.6
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2017-7542

  • The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number.
    Assigned by:
    • nvd@nist.gov (Secondary)
    • secalert@redhat.com (Primary)
  • The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Secondary)

References for CVE-2017-7542

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