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CVE-2018-20961

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 6.34% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2019-08-07 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. It affects Linux. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

GitHub PoC Links

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CVE
CVE-2018-20961
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
6.34%
Linux

Original NVD 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.

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