CVE-2017-16913

Description

The "stub_recv_cmd_submit()" function (drivers/usb/usbip/stub_rx.c) in the Linux Kernel before version 4.14.8, 4.9.71, and 4.4.114 when handling CMD_SUBMIT packets allows attackers to cause a denial of service (arbitrary memory allocation) via a specially crafted USB over IP packet.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 11.08% Top 10%
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://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-21/ third party advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187 vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/ vendor advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/80601/ third party advisory
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.114 issue tracking
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git/commit/drivers/usb/usbip?id=c6688ef9f29762e65bce325ef4acd6c675806366 patch vendor advisory
https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg163480.html issue tracking third party advisory
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/102150 vdb entry third party advisory
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.71 issue tracking
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-2017-16913?
CVE-2017-16913 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16913?
To fix CVE-2017-16913, 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-2017-16913 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16913 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16913?
CVE-2017-16913 affects Flexera Software LLC Linux Kernel.
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