CVE-2017-1000253 — Actively Exploited: Kernel (Linux)
Linux kernel contains a position-independent executable (PIE) stack buffer corruption vulnerability in load_elf_ binary() that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.
| CVE ID | CVE-2017-1000253 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Linux |
| Product | Kernel |
| Vulnerability name | Linux Kernel PIE Stack Buffer Corruption Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2024-09-09 |
| Remediation due | 2024-09-30 |
| Known ransomware use | Known |
| Required action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
| Description | Linux kernel contains a position-independent executable (PIE) stack buffer corruption vulnerability in load_elf_ binary() that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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