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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Published : 2017-07-11 23:29
Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37
NVD link : CVE-2017-11176
Mitre link : CVE-2017-11176
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-11176
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
debian
- debian_linux
CWE
CWE-416
Use After Free