HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-13715
CRITICAL

CVE-2017-13715

CWE-665Published: August 29, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The __skb_flow_dissect function in net/core/flow_dissector.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 does not ensure that n_proto, ip_proto, and thoff are initialized, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a single crafted MPLS packet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-13715 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a6e544b0a88b53114bfa5a57e21b7be7a8dfc9d0
PATCHhttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a6e544b0a88b53114bfa5a57e21b7be7a8dfc9d0
PATCHhttp://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a6e544b0a88b53114bfa5a57e21b7be7a8dfc9d0
PATCHhttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a6e544b0a88b53114bfa5a57e21b7be7a8dfc9d0
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/345
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100517
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/345
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100517

All References (8)

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http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a6e544b0a88b53114bfa5a57e21b7be7a8dfc9d0Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/345Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100517Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a6e544b0a88b53114bfa5a57e21b7be7a8dfc9d0Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a6e544b0a88b53114bfa5a57e21b7be7a8dfc9d0Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q3/345Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100517Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a6e544b0a88b53114bfa5a57e21b7be7a8dfc9d0Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-13715
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-665
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 29, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-13715 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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