CVE-2018-7480: Double Free
Last updated 4 July 2026
Other sources
The blkcginitqueue function in block/blk-cgroup.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.
— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Linux kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.11
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-7480.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7480?
The severity of CVE-2018-7480 is not specified in the information provided.
How does CVE-2018-7480 impact Linux kernel before version 4.11?
CVE-2018-7480 allows local users to cause a denial of service (double free) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a creation failure.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-7480?
The affected software for CVE-2018-7480 includes multiple versions of the Linux kernel, such as Ubuntu/linux, Ubuntu/linux-ti-omap4, Ubuntu/linux-linaro-omap, and more.
How can I fix CVE-2018-7480?
To fix CVE-2018-7480, update your Linux kernel to version 4.11 or higher.