CVE-2017-9984: High severity linux kernel vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 29 November 2024

Other sources

The sndmsndinterrupt function in sound/isa/msnd/msndpinnacle.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.7 allows local users to cause a denial of service (over-boundary access) or possibly have unspecified other impact by changing the value of a message queue head pointer between two kernel reads of that value, aka a "double fetch" vulnerability.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux Kernel<3.18.71
Linux Linux Kernel>=3.19<4.1.45
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.2<4.4.88
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.5<4.9.50
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.10<4.12.13
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Jun 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:43 PM
Description
Dec 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-9984.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9984?

The severity of CVE-2017-9984 is not specified.

3

How does CVE-2017-9984 impact Linux kernel versions?

CVE-2017-9984 allows local users to cause a denial of service or potentially have unspecified other impact on Linux kernel versions through 4.11.7.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-9984 on Ubuntu?

To fix CVE-2017-9984 on Ubuntu, update the Linux kernel to version 4.13~ or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-9984?

More information about CVE-2017-9984 can be found in the references section.

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