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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CVE-2017-2636 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.1.18
Apache Software Foundation (ASF)
Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (1)
/drivers/tty/n_hdlc.c
Vulnerability Details
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.
Publish Date: 2017-03-07
URL: CVE-2017-2636
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.0)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2017-2636
Release Date: 2017-03-07
Fix Resolution: v4.11-rc2,v3.12.72,v3.16.42,v3.18.49,v3.2.87,v4.1.49,v4.10.3,v4.4.54,v4.9.15
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