CVE-2017-16912

Medium

The "get_pipe()" function (drivers/usb/usbip/stub_rx.c) in the Linux Kernel before version 4.14.8, 4.9.71, and 4.4.114 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a specially crafted USB over IP packet.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2018-01-31
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

5.9

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-125

CVE-2017-16912 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Read?

The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2017-16912?

    CVE-2017-16912 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2017-16912 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-16912?

    CVE-2017-16912 has a CVSS score of 5.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-16912?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2017-16912 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2017-16912 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2017-16912 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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