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Debian: CVE-2017-16911: linux -- security update

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Debian: CVE-2017-16911: linux -- security update

Severity
2
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Published
01/31/2018
Created
07/25/2018
Added
05/02/2018
Modified
02/24/2020

Description

The vhci_hcd driver in the Linux Kernel before version 4.14.8 and 4.4.114 allows allows local attackers to disclose kernel memory addresses. Successful exploitation requires that a USB device is attached over IP.

Solution(s)

  • debian-upgrade-linux

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