Use After Free Affecting kernel package, versions <0:2.6.32-696.28.1.el6


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Mature
EPSS
0.04% (15th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-KERNEL-2149569
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed5 Dec 2017

Introduced: 5 Dec 2017

CVE-2017-8824  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-416  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 kernel to version 0:2.6.32-696.28.1.el6 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel package and not the kernel package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

The dccp_disconnect function in net/dccp/proto.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via an AF_UNSPEC connect system call during the DCCP_LISTEN state.

CVSS Scores

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