CVE-2017-1000380: sound/core/timer.c in the Linux kernel before 4.11.5 is vulnerable to a data race in the ALSA /dev/snd/time...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local Linux kernel information disclosure in the ALSA timer driver. A user already able to run code on an affected machine could trigger a race and receive stale or uninitialized memory that may include data from other users. It is not described as remote compromise, but it can weaken confidentiality on shared systems. Exposure is most relevant on Linux systems with affected kernels and local user access to ALSA timer functionality. Shared servers, desktop fleets, build hosts, and Android-derived devices may need review. The source bundle does not identify exact affected distribution package versions beyond vendor advisory links. Treat this as a confidentiality risk requiring normal patch governance, with higher urgency for shared Linux systems or environments running untrusted local workloads. There is no source-backed evidence of active exploitation, but leaving old kernels unpatched increases cumulative platform risk. Mitigation focus: Update affected Linux kernels to fixed vendor-supported versions.; Check Red Hat, Debian, Android Pixel, or relevant vendor advisories for package-specific fixes.; Prioritize shared systems where untrusted users can run local code..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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