CVE-2017-7487 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2017-7487 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 14/05/2017 | CVE Updated: 05/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2017
Source: redhat | Vendor: n/a | Product: Linux kernel through 4.11.1
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2017-7487 Description

The ipxitf_ioctl function in net/ipx/af_ipx.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.1 mishandles reference counts, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a failed SIOCGIFADDR ioctl call for an IPX interface.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: mishandles reference counts
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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).