CVE-2017-8824 | Linux Kernel up to 4.14.3 System Call net/dccp/proto.c dccp_disconnect use after free (RHSA-2018:0399 / EDB-43234)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.14.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dccp_disconnect of the file net/dccp/proto.c of the component System Call Handler. The manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-8824. Local access is required to approach this attack. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.