CVE-2017-14156
published 2017-09-05CVE-2017-14156: The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows…
PriorityP421medium5.5CVSS 3.0
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHINAN
EPSS
0.39%
31.8th percentile
The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading locations associated with padding bytes.
Affected
8 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | linux | < linux 4.12.13-1 (bookworm) | linux 4.12.13-1 (bookworm) |
| linux | linux_kernel | <= 4.12.10 | — |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.12.13-1 | 4.12.13-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.12.13-1 | 4.12.13-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.12.13-1 | 4.12.13-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.12.13-1 | 4.12.13-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 3.13.0-142.191 | 3.13.0-142.191 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.4.0-98.121 | 4.4.0-98.121 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.05.5MEDIUMCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
nvdv2.02.1LOWAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
osv7.8HIGH
vendor_ubuntu7.8HIGH
vendor_debian5.5LOW
vendor_redhat5.5MEDIUM
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GHSA
GHSA-mxm3-6wfv-q9qg: The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-14
CVE-2017-14156 [MEDIUM] CWE-200 GHSA-mxm3-6wfv-q9qg: The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base
The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading locations associated with padding bytes.
OSV
linux vulnerabilities
osv·2018-02-23·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-0750 [HIGH] linux vulnerabilities
linux vulnerabilities
It was discovered that an out-of-bounds write vulnerability existed in the
Flash-Friendly File System (f2fs) in the Linux kernel. An attacker could
construct a malicious file system that, when mounted, could cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2017-0750)
It was discovered that a race condition leading to a use-after-free
vulnerability existed in the ALSA PCM subsystem of the Linux kernel. A
local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash)
or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-0861)
It was discovered that the KVM implementation in the Linux kernel allowed
passthrough of the diagnostic I/O port 0x80. An attacker in a guest VM
could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) in th
OSV
linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
osv·2017-10-31·CVSS 6.5
[MEDIUM] linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
USN-3469-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 16.04
LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux
Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS for Ubuntu
14.04 LTS.
Anthony Perard discovered that the Xen virtual block driver did not
properly initialize some data structures before passing them to user space.
A local attacker in a guest VM could use this to expose sensitive
information from the host OS or other guest VMs. (CVE-2017-10911)
Bo Zhang discovered that the netlink wireless configuration interface in
the Linux kernel did not properly validate attributes when handling certain
requests. A local attacker with the CAP_NET_ADMIN could use this to cause a
denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2017-12153)
OSV
linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-kvm, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
osv·2017-10-31·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2017-10911 [MEDIUM] linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-kvm, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-kvm, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
Anthony Perard discovered that the Xen virtual block driver did not
properly initialize some data structures before passing them to user space.
A local attacker in a guest VM could use this to expose sensitive
information from the host OS or other guest VMs. (CVE-2017-10911)
Bo Zhang discovered that the netlink wireless configuration interface in
the Linux kernel did not properly validate attributes when handling certain
requests. A local attacker with the CAP_NET_ADMIN could use this to cause a
denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2017-12153)
It was discovered that the nested KVM implementation in the Linux
kernel in some situations did not properly prevent second level guests
from reading and writ
OSV
CVE-2017-14156: The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base
osv·2017-09-05·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2017-14156 [MEDIUM] CVE-2017-14156: The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base
The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading locations associated with padding bytes.
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-02-23·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-0750 [HIGH] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
It was discovered that an out-of-bounds write vulnerability existed in the
Flash-Friendly File System (f2fs) in the Linux kernel. An attacker could
construct a malicious file system that, when mounted, could cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2017-0750)
It was discovered that a race condition leading to a use-after-free
vulnerability existed in the ALSA PCM subsystem of the Linux kernel. A
local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash)
or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-0861)
It was discovered that the KVM implementation in the Linux kernel allowed
passthrough of the diagnostic I/O port 0x80. An attacke
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-02-23·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-0750 [HIGH] Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
USN-3583-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 14.04
LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux
Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 14.04 LTS for Ubuntu
12.04 ESM.
It was discovered that an out-of-bounds write vulnerability existed in the
Flash-Friendly File System (f2fs) in the Linux kernel. An attacker could
construct a malicious file system that, when mounted, could cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2017-0750)
It was discovered that a race condition leading to a use-after-free
vulnerability existed in the ALSA PCM subsystem of the Linux kernel. A
local attacker could use this
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-11-21·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2017-1000255 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
It was discovered that the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel did not
properly keep track of nested levels in guest page tables. A local attacker
in a guest VM could use this to cause a denial of service (host OS crash)
or possibly execute arbitrary code in the host OS. (CVE-2017-12188)
It was discovered that on the PowerPC architecture, the kernel did not
properly sanitize the signal stack when handling sigreturn(). A local
attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or
possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-1000255)
Bo Zhang discovered that the netlink wireless configuration interface in
the Linux kernel did not properly validate attributes when handling cer
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-10-31·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2017-10911 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
Anthony Perard discovered that the Xen virtual block driver did not
properly initialize some data structures before passing them to user space.
A local attacker in a guest VM could use this to expose sensitive
information from the host OS or other guest VMs. (CVE-2017-10911)
Bo Zhang discovered that the netlink wireless configuration interface in
the Linux kernel did not properly validate attributes when handling certain
requests. A local attacker with the CAP_NET_ADMIN could use this to cause a
denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2017-12153)
It was discovered that the nested KVM implementation in the Linux
kernel in some situations did not properly prevent second level guests
from r
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-10-31·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2017-10911 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
USN-3469-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 16.04
LTS. This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux
Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS for Ubuntu
14.04 LTS.
Anthony Perard discovered that the Xen virtual block driver did not
properly initialize some data structures before passing them to user space.
A local attacker in a guest VM could use this to expose sensitive
information from the host OS or other guest VMs. (CVE-2017-10911)
Bo Zhang discovered that the netlink wireless configuration interface in
the Linux kernel did not properly validate attributes when handling certain
requests. A local attacker with the CAP_NET_
Red Hat
kernel: driver/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c: atyfb_ioctl() stack infoleak
vendor_redhat·2017-08-03·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2017-14156 [MEDIUM] CWE-200 kernel: driver/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c: atyfb_ioctl() stack infoleak
kernel: driver/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c: atyfb_ioctl() stack infoleak
The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading locations associated with padding bytes.
Statement: This issue does not affect the versions of the Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 7 as the code with the flaw is not present in the products listed.
This issue affects the Linux kernel packages as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and MRG-2. This has been rated as having Low security impact and is not currently planned to be addressed in future updates. For additional information, refer to the Red
Debian
CVE-2017-14156: linux - The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux ke...
vendor_debian·2017·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2017-14156 [MEDIUM] CVE-2017-14156: linux - The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux ke...
The atyfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/fbdev/aty/atyfb_base.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.10 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading locations associated with padding bytes.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 4.12.13-1)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 4.12.13-1)
forky: resolved (fixed in 4.12.13-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 4.12.13-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 4.12.13-1)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3981http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100634https://github.com/torvalds/linux/pull/441https://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=150401461613306&w=2https://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=150453196710422&w=2https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3981http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100634https://github.com/torvalds/linux/pull/441https://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=150401461613306&w=2https://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=150453196710422&w=2https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
2017-09-05
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