VDB-100472 · CVE-2017-8066 · BID 97992

Linux Kernel up to 4.9.x/4.10.11 gs_usb.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 4.9.x/4.10.11. This impacts an unknown function of the file drivers/net/can/usb/gs_usb.c. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-8066. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.9.x/4.10.11 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the file drivers/net/can/usb/gs_usb.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

drivers/net/can/usb/gs_usb.c in the Linux kernel 4.9.x and 4.10.x before 4.10.2 interacts incorrectly with the CONFIG_VMAP_STACK option, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash or memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging use of more than one virtual page for a DMA scatterlist.

The bug was discovered 04/16/2017. The weakness was disclosed 04/23/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-8066 since 04/23/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 351446 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel: ALAC2012-2018-012).

Upgrading to version 4.10.12 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97992†). The entries VDB-96555, VDB-96560, VDB-96561 and VDB-96562 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.10.12
Patch: git.kernel.org

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Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: c919a3069c775c1c876bec55e00b2305d5125caa
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-8066 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8066
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100472
SecurityFocus: 97992 - Linux Kernel CVE-2017-8066 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-8066 - Linux - Memory Corruption Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/24/2017 00:06
Updated: 12/02/2022 08:08
Changes: 04/24/2017 00:06 (71), 12/02/2022 08:08 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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