CVE-2017-9077
Published May 19, 2017 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The tcp_v6_syn_recv_sock function in net/ipv6/tcp_ipv6.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.1 mishandles inheritance, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls, a related issue to CVE-2017-8890.
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QFinch assessment
The tcp_v6_syn_recv_sock function in net/ipv6/tcp_ipv6.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.1 mishandles inheritance, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls, a related issue to CVE-2017-8890.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- Patch commit ↗
- patchwork.ozlabs.org ↗
- 98583 ↗
- RHSA-2017:2669 ↗
- RHSA-2018:1854 ↗
- Patch commit ↗
- source.android.com ↗
- RHSA-2017:2077 ↗
- DSA-3886 ↗
- RHSA-2017:1842 ↗
Record history
Published May 19, 2017 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026