PT-2017-06: Race Condition in Linux Vulnerable software Linux kernel Version: 4.10.1 and earlier Severity level Severity level: High Impact: Privilege Escalation Access Vector: Local CVSS v3: Base Score: 7.8 Vector: (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) CVE: CVE-2017-2636 Vulnerability description The specialists of the Positive Research center have detected a Race Condition vulnerability in Linux kernel. Race condition exists in drivers/tty/n_hdlc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.1 when accessing n_hdlc.tbuf list. This allows a local, unprivileged user to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (double free) by setting the HDLC line discipline. How to fix Update your software up to the latest version Advisory status 28.02.2017 - Vendor gets vulnerability details 10.03.2017 - Vendor releases fixed version and details 17.03.2017 - Public disclosure Credits The vulnerability was detected by Alexander Popov, Positive Research Center (Positive Technologies Company) References http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2017-06 Reports on the vulnerabilities previously discovered by Positive Research: http://www.ptsecurity.com http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/ About Positive Technologies Positive Technologies is a leading provider of vulnerability assessment, compliance management and threat analysis solutions to more than 1,000 global enterprise clients. Our solutions work seamlessly across your entire business: securing applications in development; assessing your network and application vulnerabilities; assuring compliance with regulatory requirements; and blocking real-time attacks. Our commitment to clients and research has earned Positive Technologies a reputation as one of the foremost authorities on SCADA, Banking, Telecom, Web Application and ERP security, and distinction as the #1 fastest growing Security and Vulnerability Management firm in 2012, as shown in an IDC report*. To learn more about Positive Technologies please visit www.ptsecurity.com *Source: IDC Worldwide Security and Vulnerability Management 2013-2017 Forecast and 2012 Vendor Shares, doc #242465, August 2013. Based on year-over-year revenue growth in 2012 for vendors with revenues of $20M+
