CVE-2017-8831

Medium

The saa7164_bus_get function in drivers/media/pci/saa7164/saa7164-bus.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact by changing a certain sequence-number value, aka a "double fetch" vulnerability.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2017-05-08
Last modified 2026-05-13
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

6.4

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-125

CVE-2017-8831 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Read?

The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2017-8831?

    CVE-2017-8831 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2017-8831 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-8831?

    CVE-2017-8831 has a CVSS score of 6.4 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-8831?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2017-8831 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2017-8831 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2017-8831 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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