7.8
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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
6.1.119-1
6.11.10-1
6.12.5-1

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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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