Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.artful:def:201718270000
Revision Date:2018-05-18Version:1
Title:CVE-2017-18270 on Ubuntu 17.10 (artful) - medium.
Description:In the Linux kernel before 4.13.5, a local user could create keyrings for other users via keyctl commands, setting unwanted defaults or causing a denial of service. It was discovered that the keyring subsystem in the Linux kernel did not properly prevent a user from creating keyrings for other users. A local attacker could use this cause a denial of service or expose sensitive information.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2017-18270
Platform(s):Ubuntu 17.10
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 17.10 (artful) is installed.
  • AND Package Information
  • The 'linux' package in artful was vulnerable but has been fixed (note: '4.13.0-17.20').
  • OR The 'linux-raspi2' package in artful was vulnerable but has been fixed (note: '4.13.0-1006.6').
  • OR The 'linux-snapdragon' package in artful was vulnerable but has been fixed (note: '4.4.0-1078.83').
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