CVE-2017-1000253—Linux Kernel PIE Stack Buffer Corruption Vulnerability

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2024-09-09 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2017-1000253
Project:
Linux
Product:
Kernel
Date Added:
2024-09-09
Due Date:
2024-09-30
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel PIE Stack Buffer Corruption Vulnerability

Description

Linux kernel contains a position-independent executable (PIE) stack buffer corruption vulnerability in load_elf_ binary() that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a87938b2e246b81b4fb713edb371a9fa3c5c3c86
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000253

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