CVE-2017-8824

7.8 highEPSS 1.3%

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.

Severity

CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS: 1.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 71% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWE: CWE-416
Published: 2017-12-05
Modified: 2026-06-17
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

linux:linux_kernel

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.html
http://lists.openwall.net/netdev/2017/12/04/224
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/05/1
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102056
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0399

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