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
- Flexera Software Llc Linux Kernel — versions Before version 4.14.8 and 4.4.114
- Linux Linux_kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (Mailing List, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
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.