Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-16911
Published: February 16, 2018 / Updated: February 19, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU10628
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16911
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists n the vhci_hcd driver due to insufficient security restrictions. A local attacker with a USB device attached over IP can use the affected driver to bypass security restrictions and access sensitive information, such as kernel memory addresses on the targeted system.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-16911
Install update from vendor's website.