CVE-2017-2636

kernel: Race condition access to n_hdlc.tbuf causes double free in n_hdlc_release()

Published Mar 7, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.0 High EPSS 1.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
Race condition in drivers/tty/n_hdlc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (double free) by setting the HDLC line discipline.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-849-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3804-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-11797 Race condition in drivers/tty/n_hdlc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (double free) by setting the HDLC line discipline.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3218-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3219-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3219-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3220-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3220-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3220-3 Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3221-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3221-2 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerability
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