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CVE-2017-8824
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-12-05T09:29:00.367 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:27:01.693

Summary

The dccp_disconnect function in net/dccp/proto.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via an AF_UNSPEC connect system call during the DCCP_LISTEN state.

Affected products

linux — linux_kernel

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References

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