CVE-2017-16649
low-risk
Published 2017-11-07
The usbnet_generic_cdc_bind function in drivers/net/usb/cdc_ether.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.
Do I need to act?
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0.08% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.6/10
Medium
PHYSICAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (22)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101761
Mailing List
https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/834771/
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101761
Mailing List
https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/834771/
and 2 more references
26
/ 100
low-risk
Severity
21/34 · High
Exploitability
0/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal