CVE-2017-10663
kernel: Missing sanity check for segno and blkoff read
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.0
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Published · May 12, 2017
Updated · May 13, 2026
Description
The sanity_check_ckpt function in fs/f2fs/super.c in the Linux kernel before version 4.12.4 does not validate the blkoff and segno arrays. This allows an unprivileged, local user to cause a system panic and DoS. Due to the nature of the flaw, privilege escalation cannot be fully ruled out, although we believe it is unlikely.
Statement
This issue does not affect the versions of the Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6, 7 and Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2 as the code with the flaw is not built and shipped with the products listed.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.0 · 4.7CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-391 · Unchecked Error Condition