Vulnerability Description
The hashbin_delete function in net/irda/irqueue.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.13 improperly manages lock dropping, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) via crafted operations on IrDA devices.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.9.12 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4c03b8Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3804
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.13PatchRelease Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/28/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96483
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4c03b862b12f980456f9de92db6d508a4999b78Patch
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4c03b8Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3804
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.13PatchRelease Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/28/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96483
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4c03b862b12f980456f9de92db6d508a4999b78Patch
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6348?
CVE-2017-6348 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The hashbin_delete function in net/irda/irqueue.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.13 improperly manages lock dropping, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) via crafted opera...
How severe is CVE-2017-6348?
CVE-2017-6348 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6348?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.