CVE-2017-18079: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Jan 29 2018(Updated: )
drivers/input/serio/i8042.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because the port->exists value can change after it is validated.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <3.2.94 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.3<3.16.49 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.17<3.18.63 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=3.19<4.1.44 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=4.2<4.4.79 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=4.5<4.9.40 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | >=4.10<4.12.4 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.115-1 6.1.112-1 6.11.5-1 6.11.7-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=340d394a789518018f834ff70f7534fc463d3226
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102895
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/340d394a789518018f834ff70f7534fc463d3226
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3655-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3655-2/
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.12.4
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-18079
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/340d394a789518018f834ff70f7534fc463d3226
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-18079
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-18079
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18079
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-18079
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18079?
CVE-2017-18079 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact.
How does CVE-2017-18079 affect the Linux kernel?
CVE-2017-18079 affects the Linux kernel by causing a NULL pointer dereference and system crash or by having other unspecified impact.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2017-18079?
Versions of the Linux kernel before 4.12.4 are affected by CVE-2017-18079.
How can I fix CVE-2017-18079?
To fix CVE-2017-18079, update your Linux kernel to version 4.12.4 or later.
Are there any additional references for CVE-2017-18079?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2017-18079 in the following references: [1][2][3]
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