Local Privilege Escalation: Kernel Memory Address Disclosure via vhci_hcd Driver

Local Privilege Escalation: Kernel Memory Address Disclosure via vhci_hcd Driver

CVE-2017-16911 · LOW Severity

AV:L/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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.

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