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Medium
CVE-2017-16911
The vhci_hcd driver in the Linux Kernel before version 4.14.8...
Vulnerability 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.
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://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.114
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/80454/
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git/commit/drivers/usb/usbip?id=2f2d0088eb93db5c649d2a5e34a3800a8a935fc5
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg163480.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102156
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-20/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/
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Affected Vendor
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Linux Kernel
Vulnerable Versions:
Before version 4.14.8 and 4.4.114
Timeline
Official Publish:
January 31st, 2018
Last Modified:
September 16th, 2024
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.