CVE-2017-7889
published 2017-04-17CVE-2017-7889: The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.2 does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism, which allows local users to read or…
PriorityP337high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.31%
23.1th percentile
The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.2 does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism, which allows local users to read or write to kernel memory locations in the first megabyte (and bypass slab-allocation access restrictions) via an application that opens the /dev/mem file, related to arch/x86/mm/init.c and drivers/char/mem.c.
Affected
19 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | linux | < linux 4.9.25-1 (bookworm) | linux 4.9.25-1 (bookworm) |
| linux | linux_kernel | < 3.2.91 | 3.2.91 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.9.25-1 | 4.9.25-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.9.25-1 | 4.9.25-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.9.25-1 | 4.9.25-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.9.25-1 | 4.9.25-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 3.13.0-142.191 | 3.13.0-142.191 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.4.0-79.100 | 4.4.0-79.100 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.11 < 3.12.74 | 3.12.74 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.13 < 3.16.46 | 3.16.46 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.17 < 3.18.50 | 3.18.50 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.19 < 4.1.41 | 4.1.41 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 3.3 < 3.10.107 | 3.10.107 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.10 < 4.10.12 | 4.10.12 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.2 < 4.4.63 | 4.4.63 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.5 < 4.9.24 | 4.9.24 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.07.2HIGHAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
osv7.8HIGH
vendor_debian7.8HIGH
vendor_redhat7.8HIGH
vendor_ubuntu7.8HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-p5mv-cxgx-vhg7: The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13
CVE-2017-7889 [HIGH] CWE-732 GHSA-p5mv-cxgx-vhg7: The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3
The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.2 does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism, which allows local users to read or write to kernel memory locations in the first megabyte (and bypass slab-allocation access restrictions) via an application that opens the /dev/mem file, related to arch/x86/mm/init.c and drivers/char/mem.c.
OSV
linux vulnerabilities
osv·2018-02-23·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-0750 [HIGH] linux vulnerabilities
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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
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could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) in th
OSV
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[MEDIUM] linux-hwe vulnerabilities
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USN-3358-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 17.04.
This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux Hardware
Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 17.04 for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Please
note that this update changes the Linux HWE kernel to the 4.10 based
kernel from Ubuntu 17.04, superseding the 4.8 based HWE kernel from
Ubuntu 16.10.
Ben Harris discovered that the Linux kernel would strip extended privilege
attributes of files when performing a failed unprivileged system call. A
local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2015-1350)
Ralf Spenneberg discovered that the ext4 implementation in the Linux kernel
did not properly validate meta block groups. An attacker with physical
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OSV
linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
osv·2017-06-07·CVSS 5.0
[MEDIUM] linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
linux-lts-xenial vulnerabilities
USN-3312-1 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.
It was discovered that the netfilter netlink implementation in the Linux
kernel did not properly validate batch messages. A local attacker with the
CAP_NET_ADMIN capability could use this to expose sensitive information or
cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-7917)
Qian Zhang discovered a heap-based buffer overflow in the tipc_msg_build()
function in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with
administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-8632)
It was discovered that th
OSV
linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
osv·2017-06-07·CVSS 5.0
CVE-2016-7917 [MEDIUM] linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
linux, linux-aws, linux-gke, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
It was discovered that the netfilter netlink implementation in the Linux
kernel did not properly validate batch messages. A local attacker with the
CAP_NET_ADMIN capability could use this to expose sensitive information or
cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-7917)
Qian Zhang discovered a heap-based buffer overflow in the tipc_msg_build()
function in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with
administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-8632)
It was discovered that the keyring implementation in the Linux kernel in
some situations did not prevent special internal keyrings from being joined
by userspace keyrings. A privileged local attac
OSV
CVE-2017-7889: The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3
osv·2017-04-17·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-7889 [HIGH] CVE-2017-7889: The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3
The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.2 does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism, which allows local users to read or write to kernel memory locations in the first megabyte (and bypass slab-allocation access restrictions) via an application that opens the /dev/mem file, related to arch/x86/mm/init.c and drivers/char/mem.c.
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 (HWE) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-07-21·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2015-1350 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
USN-3358-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 17.04.
This update provides the corresponding updates for the Linux Hardware
Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu 17.04 for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Please
note that this update changes the Linux HWE kernel to the 4.10 based
kernel from Ubuntu 17.04, superseding the 4.8 based HWE kernel from
Ubuntu 16.10.
Ben Harris discovered that the Linux kernel would strip extended privilege
attributes of files when performing a failed unprivileged system call. A
local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2015-1350)
Ralf Spenneberg discovered that the ext4 implementation in the Linux kernel
did not properly validate
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-06-07·CVSS 5.0
CVE-2016-7913 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
USN-3312-1 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.
It was discovered that the netfilter netlink implementation in the Linux
kernel did not properly validate batch messages. A local attacker with the
CAP_NET_ADMIN capability could use this to expose sensitive information or
cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-7917)
Qian Zhang discovered a heap-based buffer overflow in the tipc_msg_build()
function in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitra
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-06-07·CVSS 5.0
CVE-2016-7913 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
It was discovered that the netfilter netlink implementation in the Linux
kernel did not properly validate batch messages. A local attacker with the
CAP_NET_ADMIN capability could use this to expose sensitive information or
cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-7917)
Qian Zhang discovered a heap-based buffer overflow in the tipc_msg_build()
function in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use to cause a denial
of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code with
administrative privileges. (CVE-2016-8632)
It was discovered that the keyring implementation in the Linux kernel in
some situations did not prevent special internal keyrings from being joined
by userspace keyrings
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2017-06-07·CVSS 4.4
CVE-2016-9604 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
It was discovered that the keyring implementation in the Linux kernel in
some situations did not prevent special internal keyrings from being joined
by userspace keyrings. A privileged local attacker could use this to bypass
module verification. (CVE-2016-9604)
It was discovered that a buffer overflow existed in the trace subsystem in
the Linux kernel. A privileged local attacker could use this to execute
arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-0605)
Daniel Jiang discovered that a race condition existed in the ipv4 ping
socket implementation in the Linux kernel. A local privileged attacker
could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2017-2671)
JongHwan Kim discovered an out-of-b
Red Hat
kernel: mm subsystem does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism
vendor_redhat·2017-04-05·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-7889 [HIGH] CWE-391 kernel: mm subsystem does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism
kernel: mm subsystem does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism
The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.2 does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism, which allows local users to read or write to kernel memory locations in the first megabyte (and bypass slab-allocation access restrictions) via an application that opens the /dev/mem file, related to arch/x86/mm/init.c and drivers/char/mem.c.
The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.10.10 does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism, which allows local users to read or write to kernel memory locations in the first megabyte (and bypass slab-allocation access restrictions) via an application that opens the /dev/mem file, related to arch/x86/mm/in
Debian
CVE-2017-7889: linux - The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.2 does not properly enforce the C...
vendor_debian·2017·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-7889 [HIGH] CVE-2017-7889: linux - The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.2 does not properly enforce the C...
The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.2 does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism, which allows local users to read or write to kernel memory locations in the first megabyte (and bypass slab-allocation access restrictions) via an application that opens the /dev/mem file, related to arch/x86/mm/init.c and drivers/char/mem.c.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 4.9.25-1)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 4.9.25-1)
forky: resolved (fixed in 4.9.25-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 4.9.25-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 4.9.25-1)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-7889 kernel: mm subsystem does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2017-04-21·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-7889 [HIGH] CVE-2017-7889 kernel: mm subsystem does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism [fedora-all]
CVE-2017-7889 kernel: mm subsystem does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of fedora-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
NOTE: this
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-7889 kernel: mm subsystem does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism
bugzilla·2017-04-21·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2017-7889 [HIGH] CVE-2017-7889 kernel: mm subsystem does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism
CVE-2017-7889 kernel: mm subsystem does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism
The mm subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.10.10 does not properly enforce the CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM protection mechanism, which allows local users to read or write to kernel memory locations in the first megabyte (and bypass slab-allocation access restrictions) via an application that opens the /dev/mem file, related to arch/x86/mm/init.c and drivers/char/mem.c.
Discussion:
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q2/76
Upstream patch:
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a4866aa812518ed1a37d8ea0c881dc946409de94
Discussion:
Created kernel tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: fedora-all [bug 1444496]
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Statement:
This issue affects the Linux kernel packages as shipped wi
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a4866aa812518ed1a37d8ea0c881dc946409de94http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3945http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/16/4http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97690https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2669https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1854https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tip/tip.git/commit/?id=b8f254aa17f720053054c4ecff3920973a83b9d6https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a4866aa812518ed1a37d8ea0c881dc946409de94https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a4866aa812518ed1a37d8ea0c881dc946409de94http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3945http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/16/4http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97690https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2669https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1854https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tip/tip.git/commit/?id=b8f254aa17f720053054c4ecff3920973a83b9d6https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a4866aa812518ed1a37d8ea0c881dc946409de94https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
2017-04-17
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