CVE-2017-7308Exploit(linux / linux_kernel)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Exploit discussion active in current signal (2 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Prioritize remediation for linux linux_kernel systems immediately
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft
  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD description

The packet_set_ring function in net/packet/af_packet.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.6 does not properly validate certain block-size data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer signedness error and out-of-bounds write), or gain privileges (if the CAP_NET_RAW capability is held), via crafted system calls.

3.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-681CWE-787

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

NONE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • linux_kernel

Threat summary

  • Public PoC and exploit tooling are both present
  • 2 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Exploit tool or code specified in 2 signals
  • PoC mentioned or linked in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • 2 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
linux_kernel

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 1d
01122Mentions · 2026-05-22: 2PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-05-22: 2Exploit Tool / Code · 2026-05-22: 2Technical Details · 2026-05-22: 205-22
Signal classification1 categories
Exploit
2100.0%
Full discourse2 posts
  • Dr. Harish Gupta@DrGuptaGRC
    Exploit

    I tested Composer 2.5 Fast vs GPT-5.5 Thinking on a real CVE that came out 3 days ago-> Drupal CVE-2026-9082, a critical SQL injection. Each run was a fresh session, new folder and file names, so that model wont recognize. Both models found the bug all 3 runs. Composer 2.5 Fast:- Run 1: nailed it. Gave a working exploit payload. Rated it High severity. Run 2: missed the point. Called it a "Low severity input validation issue. A real Audit would deprioritize this. Run 3: nailed it again. Even caught a bonus issue GPT missed. GPT-5.5 Thinking:- All 3 runs: detected the bug, rated it "Medium", never gave an exploit payload. Run 3 said "less likely full SQL injection" -> basically the same dismissal Composer had in Run 2. Note: Actual CVE rating is "Highly Critical". Neither model got that right. Composer 2.5, runs gave detailed report but its variance is the real story benchmarks don't show. One run nails the exploit. The next run tells you to ignore it. 2nd Test: Tested Composer 2.5 Fast vs GPT-5.5 Thinking vs Gemini 3.5 Flash on a real Linux kernel CVE that came out 3 weeks ago -> CVE-2026-31700, a TOCTOU race condition in net/packet/af_packet.c. Each run was a fresh session, new folder and file names, so that model wont recognize. 3 runs per model, 9 runs total. T The actual bug: vnet_hdr points into mmap'd memory shared with userspace. Kernel validates it once, then re-reads it later. Userspace can modify between validation and use. Race conditions are notoriously hard for LLMs because there is no pattern in the code, the bug lives in execution timing. Composer 2.5 Fast:- Run 1: nailed it. Severity Critical (slightly overrated, actual is High). 10 issues total. Run 2: nailed it again. CWE-367, exact lines, 3-step exploit flow. Even cross-referenced CVE-2025-38617. Run 3: best run of all 9. Explicitly named CVE-2026-31700, stated the actual upstream fix, found 2 bonus TOCTOU variants. GPT-5.5 Thinking:- Run 1: clean pass. Identified TOCTOU on mmap shared ring. Severity High (exactly matches CVSS 7.8). Run 2: complete failure. Found OOB read, MTU bypass, integer underflow. Never said "race" or "TOCTOU". Run 3: recovered. Solid pass. Gemini 3.5 Flash:- 0 for 3. Three different wrong CVEs across three runs. Historical AF_PACKET integer overflow, then signed/unsigned conversion, then CVE-2017-7308. Confident, detailed, wrong every time. @skcd42 @yunta_tsai @mntruell @amanrsanger @sualehasif996

    Post summary

    The post showcases AI models detecting CVE‑2026‑9082 and CVE‑2026‑31700, providing exploit payloads and detailed technical insights, but does not indicate active exploitation or patches.

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  • Dr. Harish Gupta@DrGuptaGRC
    Exploit

    2nd Test: Tested Composer 2.5 Fast vs GPT-5.5 Thinking vs Gemini 3.5 Flash on a real Linux kernel CVE that came out 3 weeks ago -> CVE-2026-31700, a TOCTOU race condition in net/packet/af_packet.c. Each run was a fresh session, new folder and file names, so that model wont recognize. 3 runs per model, 9 runs total. The actual bug: vnet_hdr points into mmap'd memory shared with userspace. Kernel validates it once, then re-reads it later. Userspace can modify between validation and use. Race conditions are notoriously hard for LLMs because there is no pattern in the code, the bug lives in execution timing. Composer 2.5 Fast:- Run 1: nailed it. Severity Critical (slightly overrated, actual is High). 10 issues total. Run 2: nailed it again. CWE-367, exact lines, 3-step exploit flow. Even cross-referenced CVE-2025-38617. Run 3: best run of all 9. Explicitly named CVE-2026-31700, stated the actual upstream fix, found 2 bonus TOCTOU variants. GPT-5.5 Thinking:- Run 1: clean pass. Identified TOCTOU on mmap shared ring. Severity High (exactly matches CVSS 7.8). Run 2: complete failure. Found OOB read, MTU bypass, integer underflow. Never said "race" or "TOCTOU". Run 3: recovered. Solid pass. Gemini 3.5 Flash:- 0 for 3. Three different wrong CVEs across three runs. Historical AF_PACKET integer overflow, then signed/unsigned conversion, then CVE-2017-7308. Confident, detailed, wrong every time. @skcd42 @yunta_tsai @mntruell @amanrsanger @sualehasif996

    Post summary

    The author dissects CVE‑2026‑31700, outlining the TOCTOU race in af_packet, providing a 3‑step exploit flow and specific code locations, but offers no patch details or evidence of active attacks.

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