CVE-2017-10661: Use After Free
First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 6.1.115-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.5-1 6.12.6-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=1e38da300e1e395a15048b0af1e5305bd91402f6
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3981
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.10.15
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100215
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3083
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3096
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4057
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4058
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0036
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1481136
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1e38da300e1e395a15048b0af1e5305bd91402f6
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-08-01
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43345/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-10661
- https://marc.info/?l=linux-fsdevel&m=148587265720603&w=2
- https://marc.info/?t=148587273100007&r=1&w=2
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-08-01#kernel-components
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=1e38da300e1e395a15048b0af1e5305bd91402f6
- https://access.redhat.com/articles/rhel-eus
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git/commit/?id=1e38da300e1e395a15048b0af1e5305bd91402f6
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-08-01 (Advisory)
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-10661
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-10661
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-10661
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-10661
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/1e38da300e1e395a15048b0af1e5305bd91402f6
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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