CVE-2017-16911

kernel: vhci_cd driver in usbip/vhci_sysfs.c:port_show_vhci() discloses kernel memory addresses to local attackers

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

3.3

CVSS 3.0

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Published · January 31, 2018

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

The usbip/vhci_sysfs.c:port_show_vhci() in the vhci_hcd driver of the Linux kernel, before version 4.14.8 and 4.4.114, allows local attackers to disclose kernel memory addresses. Successful exploitation requires that a USB device is attached over IP.

Statement

This issue does not affect the Linux kernel packages as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6, and 7, its real-time kernel, Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 for ARM 64 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 for Power 9 LE, as the code with the flaw is not enabled and is not built in the products listed.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.0 · 3.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CWE-214 · Invocation of Process Using Visible Sensitive Information