The Linux Kernel 2.6.32 and later are affected by a denial of service, by flooding the…
Priority LOW 35CWE-754Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Adjacent network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 14 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
The Linux Kernel 2.6.32 and later are affected by a denial of service, by flooding the diagnostic port 0x80 an exception can be triggered leading to a kernel panic.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.01216 68th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Red Hat: 3 advisoriesRed Hat: 14 fixed, 1 without a fix
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 17
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization_host:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 4.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.6.32 to before 4.15 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.15:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 4.15 rc1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.15:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 4.15 rc2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization_host:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.32 to before 4.15 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.15:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.15 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.15:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.15 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
Show 7 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | 12.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 14.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 16.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 17.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 12.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 14.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 16.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 17.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
Remediation
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2019:1170 Released 2019-05-14 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-3.10.0-693.47.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-693.47.2.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-693.47.2.el7 +7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-693.47.2.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-3.10.0-693.47.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-693.47.2.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-693.47.2.el7 +10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-693.47.2.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-693.47.2.el7
- RHSA-2018:1062 Released 2018-04-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-862.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-862.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-862.el7 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-862.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.el7
- RHSA-2018:0676 Released 2018-04-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7 +4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7 +7
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:1170 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:1170 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:1170 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2019:1170 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:0676 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:0676 |
Not affected: 3 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-1000407
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jh8r-93cx-crmc
References
Patch 2
Sources
- CVE-2017-1000407 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-1000407 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jh8r-93cx-crmc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2017-1000407 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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