Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2018-17977
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel version 4.14.67
**Description**
The issue is related to incorrect handling of certain interactions between XFRM Netlink messages, IPPROTO AH packets, and IPPROTO IP packets. This can be exploited to cause a denial of service, resulting in memory consumption and system hang. The exploitation requires root access to execute crafted applications.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel version 4.14.67, consider applying a patch or updating to a newer version that addresses this issue, as no specific workaround is provided for this version. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.