CVE-2017-18270

High

In the Linux kernel before 4.13.5, a local user could create keyrings for other users via keyctl commands, setting unwanted defaults or causing a denial of service.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2018-05-18
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

7.1

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2017-18270?

    CVE-2017-18270 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10 . CVE-2017-18270 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-18270?

    CVE-2017-18270 has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-18270?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2017-18270 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2017-18270 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2017-18270 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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