Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2017-7487
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions through 4.11.1
**Description**
The issue is related to the `ipxitf ioctl` function in the Linux kernel, which mishandles reference counts. This can be exploited by local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have other unspecified impacts via a failed `SIOCGIFADDR` ioctl call for an IPX interface.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel versions through 4.11.1, update to a version later than 4.11.1 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `ipxitf ioctl` function to minimize the risk of exploitation.