CVE-2017-7533

Summary

Race condition in the fsnotify implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.12.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application that leverages simultaneous execution of the inotify_handle_event and vfs_rename functions.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
n/aLinux kernel through 4.12.4Linux kernel through 4.12.4affected

Weaknesses

  • race condition

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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