Linux Kernel < 4.11.8 - 'mq_notify: double sock_put()' Local Privilege Escalation

Linux Kernel < 4.11.8 - 'mq_notify: double sock_put()' Local Privilege Escalation

Published 15 Sep 2026Updated 15 Sep 202626 sources
CVSS 7.8 ✓ VERIFIED REFERENCE

What happened

CVE-2017-11176 affects the tools repository.

Affected versions

Unknown product: See original advisory Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

This source correlation may provide earlier visibility while structured CVE metadata is still being updated.

Detection & mitigation

  • Review the original advisory and validate affected versions.
  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations when available.

Public PoC references