CVE-2018-7480

kernel: Double free in block/blk-cgroup.c:blkcg_init_queue() can allow a local user to cause a denial of service

Published Feb 25, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The blkcg_init_queue 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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4188-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-19211 The blkcg_init_queue 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3654-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3654-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3656-1 Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2, Snapdragon) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 6:31 AM
Reserved
Feb 25, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 25, 2018, 8:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:03 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 25, 2018, 12:00 AM