DEBIAN-CVE-2018-20961

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CVE-2018-20961
Published: 07 Aug 2019, 15:15
Last modified:28 Apr 2026, 20:19

Vulnerability Summary

Overall Risk (default)
high
70/100
CVSS Score
9.8 CRITICAL
3.1 (osv_debian)
EPSS Score
No data
KEV
Not listed
Ransomware
No reports
Public exploits
None found
Dark Web
Not detected

Timeline

07 Aug 2019, 15:15
Published
Vulnerability first disclosed
28 Apr 2026, 20:19
Last Modified
Vulnerability information updated

Description

In the Linux kernel before 4.16.4, a double free vulnerability in the f_midi_set_alt function of drivers/usb/gadget/function/f_midi.c in the f_midi driver may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

CVSS Metrics

  • v3.1•CRITICAL•Score: 9.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Systems

  • debian•linux

    < 4.16.5-1 | < 4.16.5-1 | < 4.16.5-1 | < 4.16.5-1

References (1)