Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8062 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	97973
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:	CVE-2017-8062
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Apr 23 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	May 02 2017 07:31AM
Credit:	The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable:	Linux kernel 4.9.13 Linux kernel 4.9.4 Linux kernel 4.9.3 Linux kernel 4.9.9 Linux kernel 4.9.11 Linux kernel 4.10.2
Not Vulnerable:	Linux kernel 4.10.4

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8062 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux Kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.

A local attacker can exploit this issue to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Linux Kernel versions 4.9.x and 4.10.x prior to 4.10.4 are vulnerable.

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8062 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8062 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8062 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

• [media] dw2102: don't do DMA on stack (Linux)
  
• [media] dw2102: don't do DMA on stack (kernel.org)
  
• commit 42b16fffb79bb925f579d2b4e1835835088682f8 (kernel.org)
  
• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)