Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-16647
drivers/net/usb/asix_devices.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-16647
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-16647
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
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NIST |
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6.6
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
0.7
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-16647
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A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-16647
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https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/834686/
[v2] net: usb: asix: fill null-ptr-deref in asix_suspend - PatchworkMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/
USN-3617-2: Linux (HWE) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/_9a6pd-p_0E/OnmnplQuAgAJ
Google GroepenMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/
USN-3617-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-3/
USN-3617-3: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101767
Linux Kernel 'drivers/net/usb/asix_devices.c' Local Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2017-16647
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*