Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the snd_pcm_info function in the ALSA subsystem in the Linux kernel allows attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/secure-testing-commits/2017-December/05
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102329
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2390
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3083
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3096
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0036
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=36
- https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+Struxur
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-0861
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-11-01PatchVendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0861?
CVE-2017-0861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in the snd_pcm_info function in the ALSA subsystem in the Linux kernel allows attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-0861?
CVE-2017-0861 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.