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CVE-2017-2636

HIGH · CVSS 7 EPSS 1.02%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-03-07 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2017-2636
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7
EPSS
1.02%
Linux

Original NVD Description

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.