CVE-2018-20961 (Critical) detected in linuxlinux-4.1.52, linuxlinux-4.1.52

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CVE-2018-20961 - Critical Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.1.52, linuxlinux-4.1.52

Vulnerability Details

In the Linux kernel before 4.16.4, a double free vulnerability in the f_midi_set_alt function of drivers/usb/gadget/function/f_midi.c in the f_midi driver may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Publish Date: 2019-08-07

URL: CVE-2018-20961

CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2018-20961

Release Date: 2019-08-07

Fix Resolution: v4.17-rc1,v4.14.36,v4.16.4,v4.4.190,v4.9.96

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.