CVE-2017-1000379 | Linux Kernel 4.11.5 on AMD64 PIE Executable access control (FEDORA-2017-05f10e29f4 / EDB-42275)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel 4.11.5 on AMD64. Affected is an unknown function of the component PIE Executable Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-1000379. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.