CVE-2018-7480
published 2018-02-25CVE-2018-7480: The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly…
PriorityP431high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.36%
28.3th percentile
The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.
Affected
13 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | linux | < linux 4.11.6-1 (bookworm) | linux 4.11.6-1 (bookworm) |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.11.6-1 | 4.11.6-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.11.6-1 | 4.11.6-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.11.6-1 | 4.11.6-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.11.6-1 | 4.11.6-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 4.4.0-127.153 | 4.4.0-127.153 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.1.41 < 4.1.51 | 4.1.51 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.10 < 4.11 | 4.11 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.3 < 4.4.123 | 4.4.123 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 4.5 < 4.9.89 | 4.9.89 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.07.2HIGHAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
osv7.8HIGH
vendor_debian7.8HIGH
vendor_redhat7.8HIGH
vendor_ubuntu5.5MEDIUM
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GHSA
GHSA-7c73-ppwr-83wp: The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-14
CVE-2018-7480 [HIGH] CWE-415 GHSA-7c73-ppwr-83wp: The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup
The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.
OSV
linux, linux-aws, linux-kvm, vulnerabilities
osv·2018-05-22·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2018-3639 [MEDIUM] linux, linux-aws, linux-kvm, vulnerabilities
linux, linux-aws, linux-kvm, vulnerabilities
Jann Horn and Ken Johnson discovered that microprocessors utilizing
speculative execution of a memory read may allow unauthorized memory
reads via a sidechannel attack. This flaw is known as Spectre
Variant 4. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive
information, including kernel memory. (CVE-2018-3639)
Tuba Yavuz discovered that a double-free error existed in the USBTV007
driver of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a
denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2017-17975)
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the F2FS implementation
in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of
service (system crash). (CVE-2017-18193)
It was discovered
OSV
linux-lts-xenial, linux-aws vulnerabilities
osv·2018-05-22·CVSS 5.5
[MEDIUM] linux-lts-xenial, linux-aws vulnerabilities
linux-lts-xenial, linux-aws vulnerabilities
USN-3654-1 fixed vulnerabilities and added mitigations in the Linux
kernel for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. This update provides the corresponding
updates for the Linux Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu
16.04 LTS for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
Jann Horn and Ken Johnson discovered that microprocessors utilizing
speculative execution of a memory read may allow unauthorized memory
reads via a sidechannel attack. This flaw is known as Spectre
Variant 4. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive
information, including kernel memory. (CVE-2018-3639)
Tuba Yavuz discovered that a double-free error existed in the USBTV007
driver of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a
denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitra
OSV
linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
osv·2018-05-22·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2017-17975 [MEDIUM] linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon vulnerabilities
Tuba Yavuz discovered that a double-free error existed in the USBTV007
driver of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a
denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2017-17975)
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the F2FS implementation
in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of
service (system crash). (CVE-2017-18193)
It was discovered that a buffer overflow existed in the Hisilicon HNS
Ethernet Device driver in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this
to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary
code. (CVE-2017-18222)
It was discovered that the netfilter subsystem in the Linux kernel did not
validate that
OSV
CVE-2018-7480: The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup
osv·2018-02-25·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-7480 [HIGH] CVE-2018-7480: The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup
The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.
Ubuntu
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-05-22·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2017-17975 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were addressed in the Linux kernel.
Jann Horn and Ken Johnson discovered that microprocessors utilizing
speculative execution of a memory read may allow unauthorized memory
reads via a sidechannel attack. This flaw is known as Spectre
Variant 4. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive
information, including kernel memory. (CVE-2018-3639)
Tuba Yavuz discovered that a double-free error existed in the USBTV007
driver of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a
denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2017-17975)
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the F2FS implementation
in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial o
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2, Snapdragon) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-05-22·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2017-17975 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2, Snapdragon) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2, Snapdragon) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
Tuba Yavuz discovered that a double-free error existed in the USBTV007
driver of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a
denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2017-17975)
It was discovered that a race condition existed in the F2FS implementation
in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of
service (system crash). (CVE-2017-18193)
It was discovered that a buffer overflow existed in the Hisilicon HNS
Ethernet Device driver in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this
to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary
code. (CVE-2017-18222)
It w
Ubuntu
Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-05-22·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2017-17975 [MEDIUM] Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Title: Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were addressed in the Linux kernel.
USN-3654-1 fixed vulnerabilities and added mitigations in the Linux
kernel for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. This update provides the corresponding
updates for the Linux Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel from Ubuntu
16.04 LTS for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
Jann Horn and Ken Johnson discovered that microprocessors utilizing
speculative execution of a memory read may allow unauthorized memory
reads via a sidechannel attack. This flaw is known as Spectre
Variant 4. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive
information, including kernel memory. (CVE-2018-3639)
Tuba Yavuz discovered that a double-free error existed in the USBTV007
driver of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use t
Red Hat
kernel: Double free in block/blk-cgroup.c:blkcg_init_queue() can allow a local user to cause a denial of service
vendor_redhat·2018-02-25·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-7480 [HIGH] CWE-416 kernel: Double free in block/blk-cgroup.c:blkcg_init_queue() can allow a local user to cause a denial of service
kernel: Double free in block/blk-cgroup.c:blkcg_init_queue() can allow a local user to cause a denial of service
The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.
The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel, before 4.11, allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.
Statement: This issue does not affect the versions of the Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6, 7, its real-time kernel, Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 for ARM 64 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Debian
CVE-2018-7480: linux - The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4...
vendor_debian·2018·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-7480 [HIGH] CVE-2018-7480: linux - The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4...
The blkcg_init_queue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 4.11.6-1)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 4.11.6-1)
forky: resolved (fixed in 4.11.6-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 4.11.6-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 4.11.6-1)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=9b54d816e00425c3a517514e0d677bb3cec49258https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/9b54d816e00425c3a517514e0d677bb3cec49258https://usn.ubuntu.com/3654-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3654-2/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3656-1/https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4188http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=9b54d816e00425c3a517514e0d677bb3cec49258https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/9b54d816e00425c3a517514e0d677bb3cec49258https://usn.ubuntu.com/3654-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3654-2/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3656-1/https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4188
2018-02-25
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