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CVE-2017-1000380

UnknownEPSS 0.72%

Last modified

CVE-2017-1000380 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sound/core/timer.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11.5 is vulnerable to a data race in the ALSA /dev/snd/timer driver resulting in local users being able to read information belonging to other users, i.e., uninitialized memory contents may be disclosed when a read and an ioctl happen at the same time.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

sound/core/timer.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11.5 is vulnerable to a data race in the ALSA /dev/snd/timer driver resulting in local users being able to read information belonging to other users, i.e., uninitialized memory contents may be disclosed when a read and an ioctl happen at the same time.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.72%

49.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 4.11.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000380?
sound/core/timer.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11.5 is vulnerable to a data race in the ALSA /dev/snd/timer driver resulting in local users being able to read information belonging to other users, i.e., uninitialized memory contents may be disclosed when a read and an ioctl happen at the same time.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000380?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1000380 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000380?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST