CriticalCVECISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities· 9 Sept 2024

CVE-2017-1000253 — Linux Kernel PIE Stack Buffer Corruption Vulnerability

Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability

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Linux Kernel. Linux kernel contains a position-independent executable (PIE) stack buffer corruption vulnerability in load_elf_ binary() that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Vulnerability facts

CVE: CVE-2017-1000253
On CISA KEV since: 2024-09-09
Ransomware use: Known

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