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CVE-2017-18255

kernel: Integer overflow in events/core.c:perf_cpu_time_max_percent_handler() can allow for denial of service

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

3.4

CVSS 3.0

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Published · February 23, 2017

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's kernel/events/core.c:perf_cpu_time_max_percent_handler() function. Local privileged users could exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service due to integer overflow or possibly have unspecified other impact.

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 · 3.4
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound