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An issue was discovered in the size of the stack guard page on Linux, specifically a 4k…

Priority MEDIUM 41CWE-119Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 42 fixed, 2 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

An issue was discovered in the size of the stack guard page on Linux, specifically a 4k stack guard page is not sufficiently large and can be "jumped" over (the stack guard page is bypassed), this affects Linux Kernel versions 4.11.5 and earlier (the stackguard page was introduced in 2010).

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.05186 92nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix Partial Red Hat: 13 advisoriesRed Hat: 42 fixed, 2 without a fix

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
——all versions—No fix listedCNA
  • — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*up to 4.11.5VulnerableLinux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 4.11.5 Vulnerable ·Linux

Remediation

Red Hat 13 advisories

  • RHSA-2017:1616 Released 2017-06-28 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Realtime (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-514.26.1.rt56.442.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-514.26.1.rt56.442.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-514.26.1.rt56.442.el7 +4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-514.26.1.rt56.442.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-514.26.1.rt56.442.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-514.26.1.rt56.442.el7 +7
  • RHSA-2017:1647 Released 2017-06-28 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2 kernel-rt-1:3.10.0-514.rt56.228.el6rt, kernel-rt-debug-1:3.10.0-514.rt56.228.el6rt, kernel-rt-debug-devel-1:3.10.0-514.rt56.228.el6rt +7
  • RHSA-2017:1567 Released 2017-06-21 · Red Hat rating Important
    Red Hat Container Development Kit 3.0.0 security update
    • Red Hat Container Development Kit 3.0
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  • RHSA-2017:1484 Released 2017-06-20 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-514.21.2.el7
  • RHSA-2017:1483 Released 2017-06-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Long Life (v. 5.9 server) kernel-2.6.18-348.33.2.el5, kernel-PAE-2.6.18-348.33.2.el5, kernel-PAE-devel-2.6.18-348.33.2.el5 +8
  • RHSA-2017:1491 Released 2017-06-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.2) kernel-2.6.32-220.72.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-220.72.2.el6, kernel-debug-devel-2.6.32-220.72.2.el6 +5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.2) kernel-2.6.32-220.72.2.el6, python-perf-2.6.32-220.72.2.el6
  • RHSA-2017:1488 Released 2017-06-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.6) kernel-2.6.32-504.60.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.60.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.60.2.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.60.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 6.6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.60.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 6.6) kernel-2.6.32-504.60.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.60.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.60.2.el6 +6
  • RHSA-2017:1485 Released 2017-06-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.2) kernel-3.10.0-327.55.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-327.55.2.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-327.55.2.el7 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.2) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-327.55.2.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.2) kernel-3.10.0-327.55.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-327.55.2.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-327.55.2.el7 +11
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.2) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-327.55.2.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-327.55.2.el7
  • RHSA-2017:1482 Released 2017-06-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 5 ELS) kernel-2.6.18-420.el5, kernel-PAE-2.6.18-420.el5, kernel-PAE-devel-2.6.18-420.el5 +10
  • RHSA-2017:1486 Released 2017-06-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6, kernel-bootwrapper-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-696.3.2.el6
  • RHSA-2017:1490 Released 2017-06-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.4) kernel-2.6.32-358.79.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-358.79.2.el6, kernel-debug-devel-2.6.32-358.79.2.el6 +5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.4) kernel-2.6.32-358.79.2.el6, python-perf-2.6.32-358.79.2.el6
  • RHSA-2017:1487 Released 2017-06-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node EUS (v. 6.7) kernel-2.6.32-573.42.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-573.42.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-573.42.2.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional EUS (v. 6.7) python-perf-2.6.32-573.42.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 6.7) kernel-2.6.32-573.42.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-573.42.2.el6, kernel-bootwrapper-2.6.32-573.42.2.el6 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 6.7) python-perf-2.6.32-573.42.2.el6
  • RHSA-2017:1489 Released 2017-06-19 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.80.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-431.80.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-431.80.2.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.80.2.el6, python-perf-2.6.32-431.80.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.80.2.el6, python-perf-2.6.32-431.80.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.80.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-431.80.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-431.80.2.el6 +6

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat Virtualization 4AffectedNo fix yet
Red Hat Container Development Kit 3.0Fixed RHSA-2017:1567
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1484
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1484
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1484
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.2)Fixed RHSA-2017:1485
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1484
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.2)Fixed RHSA-2017:1485
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1486
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1486
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1486
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node EUS (v. 6.7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1487
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1486
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional EUS (v. 6.7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1487
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Long Life (v. 5.9 server)Fixed RHSA-2017:1483
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Realtime (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1616
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 5 ELS)Fixed RHSA-2017:1482
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1486
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1484
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.2)Fixed RHSA-2017:1491
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.4)Fixed RHSA-2017:1490
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.5)Fixed RHSA-2017:1489
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1488
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 6.7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1487
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.2)Fixed RHSA-2017:1485
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1486
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1484
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.2)Fixed RHSA-2017:1491
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.4)Fixed RHSA-2017:1490
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.5)Fixed RHSA-2017:1489
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1488
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 6.7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1487
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.2)Fixed RHSA-2017:1485
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 6.5)Fixed RHSA-2017:1489
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 6.6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1488
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 6.5)Fixed RHSA-2017:1489
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 6.6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1488
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1486
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1484
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:1486
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1484
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:1616
Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2Fixed RHSA-2017:1647

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-1000364
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8495-qjxw-fcp2

References

  • TI-2025-26358 tls: fix handling of zero-length records on the rx_list KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-38352 netfilter: bridge: make ebt_snat ARP rewrite writable KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2013-05264 The (1) get_user and (2) put_user API functions in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 on the… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2022-00125 Integer overflow in kernel KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2013-01864 The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
  • TI-2021-05514 Heap Out-Of-Bounds Write in Netfilter IP6T_SO_SET_REPLACE KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.3
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