CVE-2019-5017

Description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module that enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can craft and send a packet containing an opcode that will trigger the kernel module to return several addresses. One of which can be used to calculate the dynamic base address of the module for further exploitation.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.55%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Talos KCodes
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108827 vdb entry broken link
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0776 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5017?
CVE-2019-5017 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5017?
To fix CVE-2019-5017, 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-2019-5017 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5017 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5017?
CVE-2019-5017 affects Talos KCodes.
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