CVE-2017-2636

CVSS 3.1: 7.0 high
EPSS: 1%p61
Published: Mar 7, 2017 · Mar 7, 2017
Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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Description · NVD

Race condition in drivers/tty/n_hdlc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (double free) by setting the HDLC line discipline.

Vendors: linux debian

Products: linux kernel, debian linux

Weakness: CWE-362, CWE-415

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD CVE.org GitHub PoCs EPSS (1.0%)

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