Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8066 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	97992
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:	CVE-2017-8066
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Apr 23 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	May 02 2017 02:09AM
Credit:	The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable:	Linux kernel 4.10 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
Not Vulnerable:	Linux kernel 4.10.2

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8066 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 4.10.2 are vulnerable.

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8066 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-2017-8066 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8066 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

• can: gs_usb: Don't use stack memory for USB transfers (Linux)
  
• can: gs_usb: Don't use stack memory for USB transfers (Linux)
  
• commit 1e4d47787a21e0c69182430628613e5599c412f3 (kernel.org)
  
• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)