CVE-2017-1000380
low-risk
Published 2017-06-17
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.
Do I need to act?
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0.33% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10
Medium
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (24)
Issue Tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/12/2
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99121
Issue Tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/12/2
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99121
and 4 more references
24
/ 100
low-risk
Severity
18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal