Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 16, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-5703
CVE-2018-5703
Description
The tcp_v6_syn_recv_sock function in net/ipv6/tcp_ipv6.c in the Linux kernel through 4.14.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (slab out-of-bounds write) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving TLS.
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Affected products
2- Range: <=4.14.11
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller-bugs/0PBeVnSzfqQ/5eXAlM46BQAJnvdIssue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
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