CVE-2018-20961: Double Free

Published Aug 7, 2019
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Updated

In the Linux kernel before 4.16.4, a double free vulnerability in the fmidisetalt function of drivers/usb/gadget/function/fmidi.c in the fmidi driver may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.4<4.4.190
Linux Linux kernel>=4.5<4.9.96
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.36
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15.0<4.16.4
Google Android
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.187-16.12.94-16.12.107-17.1.12-17.1.13-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.187-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 7.1.12-1Fixed in 7.1.13-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.16.4

Event History

Aug 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:48 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 2, 2019
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 6, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:23 AM
Description
Sep 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:42 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 8, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:45 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-20961?

CVE-2018-20961 is a double free vulnerability in the Linux kernel before version 4.16.4.

2

How does CVE-2018-20961 affect Linux?

CVE-2018-20961 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impacts on the Linux kernel before version 4.16.4.

3

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2018-20961?

CVE-2018-20961 affects various versions of the Linux kernel including 4.15.0-1053.57, 4.17~, and 4.4.0-1127.135.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2018-20961 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2018-20961 vulnerability, update your Linux kernel to version 4.16.4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20961?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-20961 in the Linux kernel ChangeLog-4.16.4, the git.kernel.org commit, and the GitHub commit.

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