Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2017-14497
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 4.13
**Description**
The issue is related to the tpacket rcv function in the Linux kernel, which mishandles vnet headers. This might allow local users to cause a denial of service, including buffer overflow, and disk and memory corruption, or possibly have other unspecified impacts via crafted system calls.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel versions prior to 4.13, update to version 4.13 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the tpacket rcv function to minimize the risk of exploitation.