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CVE-2017-7533 Race condition in the fsnotify implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.12.4 allows local users to gain privileges…

Description

Race condition in the fsnotify implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.12.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application that leverages simultaneous execution of the inotify_handle_event and vfs_rename functions.

Affected products and versions

Product Affected versions Fixed in
Linux kernel through 4.12.4 Versions not published
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