Description
An issue was discovered in the size of the stack guard page on Linux, specifically a 4k stack guard page is not sufficiently large and can be "jumped" over (the stack guard page is bypassed), this affects Linux Kernel versions 4.11.5 and earlier (the stackguard page was introduced in 2010).
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | linux | 4.11.6-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | linux | 4.11.6-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | linux | 4.11.6-1 | — |
| Debian 8 | linux | 3.16.43-2+deb8u1 | DSA-3886-1 |
| Debian 7 | linux | 3.2.89-1 | DLA-993-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | linux-raspi-realtime | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-riscv +2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-gke +3 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | linux | 4.4.0-81.104 | USN-3328-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | linux-aws | 4.4.0-1020.29 | USN-3331-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | linux-gke | 4.4.0-1016.16 | USN-3329-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | linux-hwe | 4.8.0-56.61~16.04.1 | USN-3333-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | linux-raspi2 | 4.4.0-1059.67 | USN-3332-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | linux-snapdragon | 4.4.0-1061.66 | USN-3330-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | linux | 3.13.0-121.170 | USN-3335-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | linux-lts-xenial | 4.4.0-81.104~14.04.1 | USN-3334-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | kernel-rt +10 | 3.10.0-514.26.1.rt56.442.el7 | RHSA-2017:1616 |
| RHEL 7 | perf +18 | 3.10.0-514.21.2.el7 | RHSA-2017:1484 |
| RHEL 6 | perf +16 | 2.6.32-696.3.2.el6 | RHSA-2017:1486 |
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| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Rhel Mission Critical 6 | perf +9 | 2.6.32-220.72.2.el6 | RHSA-2017:1491 |
| RHEL 7.2 EUS | perf +18 | 3.10.0-327.55.2.el7 | RHSA-2017:1485 |
| RHEL 6.7 EUS | perf +16 | 2.6.32-573.42.2.el6 | RHSA-2017:1487 |
| RHEL 6.6 TUS | perf +10 | 2.6.32-504.60.2.el6 | RHSA-2017:1488 |
| RHEL 6.6 AUS | perf +10 | 2.6.32-504.60.2.el6 | RHSA-2017:1488 |
| RHEL 6.5 TUS | perf +10 | 2.6.32-431.80.2.el6 | RHSA-2017:1489 |
| RHEL 6.5 AUS | perf +10 | 2.6.32-431.80.2.el6 | RHSA-2017:1489 |
| RHEL 6.4 AUS | perf +9 | 2.6.32-358.79.2.el6 | RHSA-2017:1490 |
| RHEL 5.9 AUS | kernel +10 | 2.6.18-348.33.2.el5 | RHSA-2017:1483 |
| RHEL 5 ELS | kernel +12 | 2.6.18-420.el5 | RHSA-2017:1482 |
| Red Hat MRG 2 | kernel-rt +10 | 1:3.10.0-514.rt56.228.el6rt | RHSA-2017:1647 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP2 | kernel-docs | 4.4.59-92.20.3 | SUSE-SU-2017:1707-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1617-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | kernel-syms +3 | 4.4.59-92.20.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:1707-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1617-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kernel-xen +3 | 3.12.74-60.64.45.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1704-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1615-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_10 | 7-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1946-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_11 | 6-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1942-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_12 | 5-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1937-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_13 | 4-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1941-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_14 | 3-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1944-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_15 | 2-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1943-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_16 | 1-4.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1915-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1615-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_17 | 1-2.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1704-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_8 | 9-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1910-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_9 | 8-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1909-1 |
| SLES 12 | kernel-ec2 +4 | 3.12.61-52.77.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1735-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1704-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1618-1 |
| SLES 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_16 | 7-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1905-1 |
| SLES 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_17 +1 | 6-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1922-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1906-1 |
| SLES 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_19 | 5-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1924-1 |
| SLES 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_20 | 3-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1945-1 |
| SLES 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_21 | 2-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1939-1 |
| SLES 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_22 | 1-4.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1912-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1618-1 |
| SLES 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_23 | 1-2.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1735-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | kernel-docs | 3.0.101-104.7 | SUSE-SU-2017:1696-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1628-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | kernel-ec2 +8 | 3.0.101-104.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:1696-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1628-1 |
| SLES 11 SP3 | kernel-ec2 +7 | 3.0.101-0.47.102.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1706-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1613-1 |
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| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | kernel-syms +2 | 4.4.59-92.20.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:1707-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1617-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kernel-xen +3 | 3.12.74-60.64.45.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1704-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1615-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_10 | 7-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1946-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_11 | 6-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1942-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_12 | 5-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1937-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_13 | 4-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1941-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_14 | 3-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1944-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_15 | 2-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1943-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_16 | 1-4.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1915-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1615-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_17 | 1-2.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1704-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_8 | 9-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1910-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_9 | 8-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1909-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | kernel-xen +3 | 3.12.61-52.77.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1735-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1618-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_16 | 7-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1905-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_17 +1 | 6-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1922-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1906-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_19 | 5-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1924-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_20 | 3-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1945-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_21 | 2-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1939-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_22 | 1-4.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1912-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1618-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12_Update_23 | 1-2.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1735-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | kernel-ec2 +8 | 3.0.101-104.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:1696-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1628-1 |
| SLE Real Time 12 SP2 | kernel-rt +3 | 4.4.74-7.10.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1990-1 |
| SLE Real Time 11 SP4 | kernel-rt +3 | 3.0.101.rt130-69.5.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2342-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP2_Update_0 | 7-21.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1908-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP2_Update_1 | 7-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1907-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP2_Update_2 +2 | 6-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1923-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1914-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1913-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP2_Update_5 | 4-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1911-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP2_Update_6 | 3-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1925-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP2_Update_7 | 2-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1904-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP2_Update_8 | 1-2.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1903-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1617-1 |
| SLE Live Patching 12 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP2_Update_9 | 1-2.3 | SUSE-SU-2017:1707-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 6 | kernel-xen +3 | 3.12.74-60.64.45.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1704-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1615-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 6 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_16 | 1-4.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1615-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 6 | kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP1_Update_17 | 1-2.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1704-1 |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Sale 11 SP3 | kernel-ec2 +6 | 3.0.101-0.47.102.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:1706-1, SUSE-SU-2017:1613-1 |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 | dtrace-modules-4.1.12-94.3.7.el6uek | 0.6.0-4.el6 | ELSA-2017-3587 |
| Oracle Linux 7 | dtrace-modules-4.1.12-94.3.7.el7uek | 0.6.0-4.el7 | ELSA-2017-3587 |
| Oracle Linux 7 | kernel-uek +5 | 4.1.12-94.3.7.el7uek | ELSA-2017-3587 |
| Oracle Linux 7 | perf +11 | 3.10.0-514.21.2.el7 | ELSA-2017-1484 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Metasploit 1 module
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Solaris RSH Stack Clash Privilege Escalation
exploit/solaris/local/rsh_stack_clash_priv_esc
Exploit-DB 1
- Solaris - RSH Stack Clash Privilege Escalation (Metasploit) EDB-45625 · local · Oct 16, 2018 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 50
- RHSA-2017:1647 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel-rt security and bug fix update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1616 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel-rt security and bug fix update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1489 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1490 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1491 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security and bug fix update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1488 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security and bug fix update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1487 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1486 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1484 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1485 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1482 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2017:1483 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- USN-3335-1 linux vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- USN-3328-1 linux vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-993-1 linux - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-3886-1 linux - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- USN-3333-1 linux-hwe vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- USN-3334-1 linux-lts-xenial vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- USN-3329-1 linux-gke vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- USN-3330-1 linux-snapdragon vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- USN-3331-1 linux-aws vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- USN-3332-1 linux-raspi2 vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1923-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 4 for SLE 12 SP2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1617-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1903-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 8 for SLE 12 SP2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1906-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 17 for SLE 12 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1924-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 19 for SLE 12 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1911-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 5 for SLE 12 SP2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1946-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 10 for SLE 12 SP1 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1915-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 16 for SLE 12 SP1 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1908-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 0 for SLE 12 SP2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1618-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1628-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1910-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 8 for SLE 12 SP1 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1943-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 15 for SLE 12 SP1 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1939-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 21 for SLE 12 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1913-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 2 for SLE 12 SP2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1925-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 6 for SLE 12 SP2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1905-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 16 for SLE 12 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1942-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 11 for SLE 12 SP1 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1912-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 22 for SLE 12 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1696-1 Security update for kernel-source SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1706-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1613-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1615-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1914-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 3 for SLE 12 SP2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1945-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 20 for SLE 12 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1707-1 Security update for the Linux kernel SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1944-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 14 for SLE 12 SP1 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:1907-1 Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 1 for SLE 12 SP2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- RHSA-2017:1491 vendor-advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-1000364
- RHSA-2017:1486 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2017:1489 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2017:1490 vendor-advisory
- https://www.qualys.com/2017/06/19/stack-clash/stack-clash.txt
- 45625 exploit
- RHSA-2017:1482 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2017:1647 vendor-advisory
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03800en_us
- RHSA-2017:1616 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2017:1712 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2017:1483 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2017:1487 vendor-advisory
- 99130 vdb-entry
- https://www.suse.com/support/kb/doc/?id=7020973
- RHSA-2017:1567 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2017:1484 vendor-advisory
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-1000364/
- DSA-3886 vendor-advisory
- 1038724 vdb-entry
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10205
- RHSA-2017:1485 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2017:1488 vendor-advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10207