CVE-2017-11176

7.8 HIGH
Published: July 11, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The mq_notify function in the Linux kernel through 4.11.9 does not set the sock pointer to NULL upon entry into the retry logic. During a user-space close of a Netlink socket, it allows attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f991af3daabaecff34684fd51fac80319d1baad1
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3927
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3945
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99919
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2918
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2930
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2931
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0169
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3822
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/f991af3daabaecff34684fd51fac80319d1baad1
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45553/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f991af3daabaecff34684fd51fac80319d1baad1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3927
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3945
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99919
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2918
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2930
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2931
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0169
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3822
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/f991af3daabaecff34684fd51fac80319d1baad1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45553/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

24 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.6%
88th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

Affected Vendors

debian linux

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