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The perf_cpu_time_max_percent_handler function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large value, as demonstrated by an incorrect sample-rate calculation.
Base Score
7.8| Base Score | 7.8 |
|---|---|
| Vector String | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Base Severity | High |
| Version | 3.0 |
| Attack Vector (AV) | LOCAL |