The usbnet_generic_cdc_bind function in drivers/net/usb/cdc_ether.c in the Linux kernel through...
Vulnerability Description
The usbnet_generic_cdc_bind function in drivers/net/usb/cdc_ether.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-3/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/0e0gmaX9R0g/9Me9JcY2BQAJ
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/834771/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3822-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101761
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3822-1/
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