CVE-2017-7618

7.5 HIGH

Published: April 10, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

crypto/ahash.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (API operation calling its own callback, and infinite recursion) by triggering EBUSY on a full queue.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://marc.info/?l=linux-crypto-vger&m=149181655623850&w=2

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97534

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03800en_us

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://marc.info/?l=linux-crypto-vger&m=149181655623850&w=2

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97534

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03800en_us

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

4.3%

90th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-835

Affected Vendors

linux

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