Is CVE-2017-1000253 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-1000253 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-1000253 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2017-1000253 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1000253?

CVE-2017-1000253 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2017-1000253

Published: September 9, 2024

EPSS:54.19%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.0th

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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Linux Kernel PIE Stack Buffer Corruption Vulnerability

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

Added to KEV: 2024-09-09Federal patch deadline: 2024-09-30⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This Linux kernel vulnerability involves a stack buffer corruption that could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges. With an EPSS score of 0.54194, there is a high likelihood of exploitation. Its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it is a critical threat.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Exploitation requires local access to the affected system.

Recommended Action

System administrators should apply the latest security patches for the Linux kernel. Ensure that systems are configured with the principle of least privilege to limit the impact of local privilege escalation.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-1000253 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2017-1000253 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.