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CVE-2017-16911 — The vhci_hcd driver in the Linux Kernel before version 4

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.

CVSS
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EPSS
0.06% (top 81.80%)
CWE
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Published
2018-01-31T22:00:00.000Z
Last modified
2024-09-16T23:06:46.855Z
CVSS vector
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01What is this vulnerability?

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.

02Affected products

VendorProductVersions
Flexera Software LLCLinux KernelBefore version 4.14.8 and 4.4.114

03Active exploitation status

Not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. EPSS is the best forward-looking signal — see the EPSS row above.

04Recommended remediation

05Technical details

For the full vendor write-up, exploit chains, and reference implementations, see the references list in section 09.

06Detection signatures

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07Related CVEs

No directly-cited follow-up CVEs in the KB record for this advisory. The references list in section 09 carries the vendor cross-references.

08Timeline

09References

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