CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2636

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A race condition in the Linux kernel through version 4.10.1 in drivers/tty/n_hdlc.c allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (double free) by setting the HDLC line discipline.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access or service outages, potentially leading to loss of availability and data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.10.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS