CVE-2017-11176

kernel: Use-after-free in sys_mq_notify()

Published Jul 11, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 3.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The mq_notify function in the Linux kernel through 4.11.9 does not set the sock pointer to NULL upon entry into the retry logic. During a user-space close of a Netlink socket, it allows attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1099-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3927-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3945-1 linux security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3405-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3405-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3468-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3468-2 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3468-3 Linux kernel (GCP) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3470-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3470-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 5:57 PM
Reserved
Jul 11, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 11, 2017, 11:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:01 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 9, 2017, 12:00 AM