FKIE_CVE-2017-16911
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2018-01-31 22:29 - Updated: 2026-06-17 01:10
Severity
Summary
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.
References
Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | * | |
| linux | linux_kernel | * | |
| linux | linux_kernel | * |
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"lastModified": "2026-06-17T01:10:08.230",
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