CVE-2018-9517
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Description
A race condition between pppol2tp_session_create() and l2tp_eth_create() in net/l2tp/l2tp_netlink.c was found in the Linux kernel. Calling l2tp_tunnel_find() may result in a new tunnel being created with tunnel id of a previously removed tunnel which wouldn't be protected by the reference counter.
Additional information
- Bugzilla 1631045: kernel: l2tp: Race condition between pppol2tp_session_create() and l2tp_eth_create()
- CWE-367: Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2018-9517
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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Red Hat | NVD | |
---|---|---|
CVSS v3 Base Score | 4.7 | 6.7 |
Attack Vector | Local | Local |
Attack Complexity | High | Low |
Privileges Required | Low | High |
User Interaction | None | None |
Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged |
Confidentiality Impact | None | High |
Integrity Impact | None | High |
Availability Impact | High | High |
CVSS v3 Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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