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CVE-2017-16911

Published: Jan 31, 2018Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-200
NVD MITRE
4.7CVSSMEDIUM
EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 68.5%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:HPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:NA:N
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:NIntegrity
None
A:NAvailability
None
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Weaknesses

CWE-200

Affected Products

linux kernellinux
On-premOS
Operating Systems
Linux KernelFlexera Software LLC
Mixed
Enterprise Software / itsm-monitoring
linuxoss-projectOperating Systemsaka the linux kernel
flexera software llccommercialEnterprise Softwareaka flexnet publisher, linux kernel, libraw

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102156
securityfocus.com
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.8
cdn.kernel.org
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.114
cdn.kernel.org
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Timeline

Published
Jan 31, 2018
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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