CVE-2017-6074: The dccp_rcv_state_process function in net/dccp/input.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.11 mishandles DCCP_...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-6074 is a Linux kernel flaw that can let a local user gain root privileges or crash the system. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the supplied sources. Business urgency is highest for shared Linux systems, container hosts, developer servers, and devices where untrusted users or workloads can run code. Systems running affected Linux kernels through 4.9.11, or downstream kernels before vendor fixes, are the concern. Exposure requires local code execution or a local user context. Vendor references include Red Hat, Debian, Android, and Oracle advisories, but the bundle does not enumerate every affected product version. High priority where local users, tenants, developers, or containers share Linux hosts. For single-purpose systems with no untrusted local code, urgency is lower but patching remains important because the impact is root compromise or service crash. Mitigation focus: Apply kernel updates from the relevant Linux or device vendor advisory.; Prioritize shared hosts, container platforms, and systems running untrusted local workloads.; Check Red Hat, Debian, Android, or Oracle guidance for product-specific fixed builds..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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