SUSE Linux update for Linux Kernel



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-1000251
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 SUSE Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU8329

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000251

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host system.

The weakness exists due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the processing of L2CAP configuration. An adjacent attacker can submit a specially crafted Bluetooth protocol, trigger memory corruption in the Bluetooth stack and execute arbitrary code in kernel space.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in host system compromise.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 12

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-09/msg00071.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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