NULL pointer dereference in Flexera Software Llc Linux Kernel

CVE-2017-16914

The "stub_send_ret_submit()" function (drivers/usb/usbip/stub_tx.c) in the Linux Kernel before version 4.14.8, 4.9.71, 4.1.49, and 4.4.107 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a specially crafted USB over IP packet.

EPSS: 0.044 (90.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16914?
CVE-2017-16914 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flexera Software Llc Linux Kernel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2018-01-31.
How severe is CVE-2017-16914?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.