NULL pointer dereference in Usbpcap Project
CVE-2017-6178
The IofCallDriver function in USBPcap 1.1.0.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted 0x00090028 IOCTL call, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.010 (62.7th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 63rd percentile — 62.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.010 · newest: 0.010 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Usbpcap Project — versions 1.1.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/141526/USBPcap-1.1.0.0-Privilege-Escalation.html (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41542/ (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/97026 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6178?
- CVE-2017-6178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Usbpcap Project, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-03-20.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6178?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-6178 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.