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CVE-2017-1000253

Linux | KernelAdded 2024-09-09Remediation Deadline 2024-09-30Active Ransomware Campaign

Linux Kernel PIE Stack Buffer Corruption Vulnerability

Linux kernel contains a position-independent executable (PIE) stack buffer corruption vulnerability in load_elf_ binary() that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness Classification

CWE-119

References

This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a87938b2e246b81b4fb713edb371a9fa3c5c3c86