CVE-2017-17862

Description

kernel/bpf/verifier.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.8 ignores unreachable code, even though it would still be processed by JIT compilers. This behavior, also considered an improper branch-pruning logic issue, could possibly be used by local users for denial of service.

Weakness classification

• CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Primary references

• cve@mitre.org — Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory
• cve@mitre.org
• cve@mitre.org
• cve@mitre.org
• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Patch, Third Party Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry