CVE-2017-18257

kernel: Inifinite loop caused by integer overflow in fs/f2fs/data.c:__get_data_block() allows for denial of service

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

3.3

CVSS 3.0

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Published · January 22, 2017

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

The Linux kernel was found to be vulnerable to an infinite loop cause by an integer overflow in the fs/f2fs/data.c:__get_data_block() function. A local attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.0 · 3.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CWE-835 · Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')