CVEs-PoC/2017/CVE-2017-7542.md

### [CVE-2017-7542](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-7542)
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### Description

The ip6_find_1stfragopt function in net/ipv6/output_core.c in the Linux kernel through 4.12.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) by leveraging the ability to open a raw socket.

### POC

#### Reference
- https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/

#### Github
No PoCs found on GitHub currently.