CVE-2017-6074

The dccp_rcv_state_process function in net/dccp/input.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.11 mishandles DCCP_PKT_REQUEST packet data structures in the LISTEN state, which allows local users to obtain root privileges or cause a denial of service (double free) via an application that makes an IPV6_RECVPKTINFO setsockopt system call.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2017-02-18 21:59

Updated : 2018-07-19 01:29


NVD link : CVE-2017-6074

Mitre link : CVE-2017-6074


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-415

Double Free