Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-5973
The xhci_kick_epctx function in hw/usb/hcd-xhci.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS privileged users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and QEMU process crash) via vectors related to control transfer descriptor sequence.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-5973
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qemu:qemu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-5973
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 25 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-5973
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
3.9
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-5973
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The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-5973
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201704-01
QEMU: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201704-01) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2392
RHSA-2017:2392 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1497-1] qemu security updateThird Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1421626
1421626 – (CVE-2017-5973) CVE-2017-5973 Qemu: usb: infinite loop while doing control transfer in xhci_kick_epctxIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2017-02/msg01101.html
[Qemu-devel] [PATCH] xhci: apply limits to loopsPatch;Third Party Advisory
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http://git.qemu-project.org/?p=qemu.git;a=commit;h=f89b60f6e5fee3923bedf80e82b4e5efc1bb156b
git.qemu.org Git - qemu.git/commitIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2408
RHSA-2017:2408 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96220
QEMU 'hw/usb/hcd-xhci.c' Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/13/11
oss-security - CVE-2017-5973 Qemu: usb: infinite loop while doing control transfer in xhci_kick_epctxMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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