CVE-2017-16911

Description

The vhci_hcd driver in the Linux Kernel before version 4.14.8 and 4.4.114 allows allows local attackers to disclose kernel memory addresses. Successful exploitation requires that a USB device is attached over IP.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory kernel.org
Affected: Flexera Software LLC Linux Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187 vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/ vendor advisory
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.114 issue tracking
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/80454/ third party advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git/commit/drivers/usb/usbip?id=2f2d0088eb93db5c649d2a5e34a3800a8a935fc5 patch vendor advisory
https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg163480.html issue tracking mailing list
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/ vendor advisory
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.8 issue tracking
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102156 vdb entry third party advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-20/ third party advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.html mailing list
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16911?
CVE-2017-16911 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16911?
To fix CVE-2017-16911, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16911 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16911 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16911?
CVE-2017-16911 affects Flexera Software LLC Linux Kernel.
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