7.6
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-10661: Use After Free

First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )

Last updated 25 October 2024

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Linux kernel<=4.10.14
Linux Linux kernel<3.2.92
Linux Linux kernel>=3.3<3.16.47
Linux Linux kernel>=3.17<3.18.52
Linux Linux kernel>=3.19<4.1.41
Linux Linux kernel>=4.2<4.4.67
Linux Linux kernel>=4.5<4.9.27
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.10.15
Redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Aus=7.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions=7.4
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Google Android
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.226-1
6.1.106-3
6.1.112-1
6.11.4-1
6.11.5-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-10661?

    CVE-2017-10661 is a race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel before version 4.10.15.

  • How does CVE-2017-10661 impact users?

    CVE-2017-10661 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service through simultaneous file-descriptor operations that leverage improper might_cancel queueing.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-10661?

    CVE-2017-10661 has a severity rating of high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-10661 on Ubuntu?

    To fix CVE-2017-10661 on Ubuntu, update the Linux kernel to version 4.11 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-10661?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-10661 on the following references: [1](https://marc.info/?l=linux-fsdevel&m=148587265720603&w=2), [2](https://marc.info/?t=148587273100007&r=1&w=2), [3](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-08-01#kernel-components).

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