Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since September 9, 2024.
CVE-2017-1000253
Linux Kernel PIE Stack Buffer Corruption Vulnerability
Added to KEV September 9, 2024
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2017-1000253
- CWE
- CWE-119
- Affected products
- Kernel · Linux Kernel · Linux
What happened
Linux kernel contains a position-independent executable (PIE) stack buffer corruption vulnerability in load_elf_ binary() that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.
What it means for your business
Linux Kernel is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2017-1000253). Linux kernel contains a position-independent executable (PIE) stack buffer corruption vulnerability in load_elf_ binary() that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges. CISA remediation due date: 2024-09-30. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: September 30, 2024
Sources
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