CVE-2017-18255

The perf_cpu_time_max_percent_handler function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer…

published March 31, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
0%
Percentile
31.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

The perf_cpu_time_max_percent_handler function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large value, as demonstrated by an incorrect sample-rate calculation.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00388 · 31.5th percentile
Published
2018-03-31T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAR 17:00Z
    The perf_cpu_time_max_percent_handler function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer…
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