CVE-2017-6348

kernel: net: Improper lock dropping in the hashbin_delete function

Published Mar 1, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The hashbin_delete function in net/irda/irqueue.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.13 improperly manages lock dropping, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) via crafted operations on IrDA devices.

Remediation

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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-2017-15409 The hashbin_delete function in net/irda/irqueue.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.13 improperly manages lock dropping, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) via crafted operations on IrDA devices.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3265-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3265-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3361-1 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3754-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 3:25 PM
Reserved
Feb 26, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 1, 2017, 8:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:22 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 17, 2017, 12:00 AM