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CVE-2017-7533

HighPublished

Race condition in the fsnotify implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.12.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory...

Published: Aug 5, 2017
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Oct 16, 2017

Primary CVSS

7.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

1.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 67.9%
Model date: Oct 11, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Race condition in the fsnotify implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.12.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application that leverages simultaneous execution of the inotify_handle_event and vfs_rename functions.

Sources

Linux Kernel < 3.16.39 (Debian 8 x64) - 'inotfiy' Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Jeremy Huang · linux_x86-64 · Oct 16, 2017

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