CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1. It affects Linux. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
GitHub PoC Links
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CVE
CVE-2017-18270
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.1
EPSS
0.42%
Linux
Original NVD 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.
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