Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 4.7, the amd_gpio_remove function in drivers/pinctrl/pinctrl-amd.c calls the pinctrl_unregister function, leading to a double free.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=251e22PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8dca4aPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/251e22abde21833b3d29577e4d8c7aaccd650eePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8dca4a41f1ad65043a78c2338d9725f859c8d2cPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3848-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3848-2/
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=251e22PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8dca4aPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/251e22abde21833b3d29577e4d8c7aaccd650eePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8dca4a41f1ad65043a78c2338d9725f859c8d2cPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3848-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3848-2/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18174?
CVE-2017-18174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel before 4.7, the amd_gpio_remove function in drivers/pinctrl/pinctrl-amd.c calls the pinctrl_unregister function, leading to a double free.
How severe is CVE-2017-18174?
CVE-2017-18174 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18174?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.