CVE-2018-20961
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 6.3%
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.
How to fix CVE-2018-20961
To remediate CVE-2018-20961, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/linux—upgrade to 4.16.5-1 or later
Is CVE-2018-20961 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 6.3%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 4.16.5-1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |