Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8064 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	97975
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:	CVE-2017-8064
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Apr 23 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 30 2017 07:05PM
Credit:	The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable:	Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 17.04 Linux kernel 4.10.10 Linux kernel 4.10.6 Linux kernel 4.10.4 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 4.10.9 Linux kernel 4.10.8 Linux kernel 4.10.7 Linux kernel 4.10.5 Linux kernel 4.10.2 Linux kernel 4.10.11 Debian Linux 6.0 sparc Debian Linux 6.0 s/390 Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc Debian Linux 6.0 mips Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64 Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32 Debian Linux 6.0 arm Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable:	Linux kernel 4.10.12

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8064 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 4.10.12 are vulnerable.

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8064 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-2017-8064 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8064 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

• [media] dvb-usb-v2: avoid use-after-free (Linux)
  
• [media] dvb-usb-v2: avoid use-after-free (kernel.org)
  
• commit e5349c13c7a8bd6e0be0f81f4464fc2edae05d5b (Linux)
  
• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)