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CVE-2017-1000253

CISA KEV

Published September 9, 2024 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Linux kernel contains a position-independent executable (PIE) stack buffer corruption vulnerability in load_elf_ binary() that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
LinuxKernel

Patch Status

Patch by 2024-09-30

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2017-1000253.