Information disclosure in Flexera Software Llc Linux Kernel

CVE-2017-16911

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.

Vulnerability class: Information Disclosure

EPSS: 0.004 (31.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16911?
CVE-2017-16911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flexera Software Llc Linux Kernel, classified under Information Disclosure. CVSS score: 4.7/10. Published 2018-01-31.
How severe is CVE-2017-16911?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.7 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-16911 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.