CVE-2017-1000364: An issue was discovered in the size of the stack guard page on Linux, specifically a 4k stack guard page is...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-1000364 is the Linux “Stack Clash” guard-page weakness. Older Linux kernels used a stack guard page that was too small, allowing the stack to bypass the guard and collide with other memory. The business risk is highest on unpatched shared Linux systems where local code execution could become privilege escalation. Exposure is likely on Linux systems running kernel versions 4.11.5 or earlier, especially unpatched enterprise distributions covered by vendor advisories. The bundle does not provide a complete product matrix, so inventory should be based on kernel version and vendor security notices. Prioritize remediation where older Linux kernels remain in production. This is a mature, public vulnerability class with vendor fixes, and it can affect privilege boundaries on shared systems. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but leaving it unresolved creates avoidable escalation risk. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel security update for each Linux distribution.; Reboot systems so the patched kernel is actually running.; Prioritize shared, multi-user, and high-value Linux servers..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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