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CVE-2017-16911 (GCVE-0-2017-16911)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-01-31 22:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 23:06
VLAI
Summary
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.
Severity
4.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • Kernel memory address disclosure
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Flexera Software LLC Linux Kernel Affected: Before version 4.14.8 and 4.4.114
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Date Public
2018-01-31 00:00
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      "source": "SUSE CSAF VEX",
      "status": "interim",
      "title": "SUSE CVE CVE-2017-16911",
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}



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