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 overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large value, as demonstrated by an incorrect sample-rate calculation.
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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2018-03-31 17:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:19


NVD link : CVE-2017-18255

Mitre link : CVE-2017-18255

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-18255


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-190

Integer Overflow or Wraparound