Linux Kernel up to 4.13.11 USB Device cdc_ether.c usbnet_generic_cdc_bind divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 4.13.11. This affects the function usbnet_generic_cdc_bind of the file drivers/net/usb/cdc_ether.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation results in divide by zero. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-16649. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.13.11 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function usbnet_generic_cdc_bind of the file drivers/net/usb/cdc_ether.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The usbnet_generic_cdc_bind function in drivers/net/usb/cdc_ether.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.

The bug was discovered 11/07/2017. The weakness was shared 11/07/2017 by Andrey Konovalov (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-16649 since 11/07/2017. Local access is required to approach this attack. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 104910 (EulerOS 2.0 SP1 : kernel (EulerOS-SA-2017-1291)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Huawei Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 197307 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux Vulnerabilities (USN-3822-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 1 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (104910) and SecurityFocus (BID 101761†). The entries VDB-94696, VDB-109139, VDB-109140 and VDB-109189 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 104910
Nessus Name: EulerOS 2.0 SP1 : kernel (EulerOS-SA-2017-1291)
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OpenVAS ID: 800048
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for kernel FEDORA-2017-92a0ae09aa
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-3617-1⛔
Researcher: Andrey Konovalov
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-16649 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16649
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109194
SecurityFocus: 101761 - Linux Kernel 'drivers/net/usb/cdc_ether.c' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/08/2017 07:43
Updated: 01/06/2023 15:54
Changes: 11/08/2017 07:43 (77), 12/05/2019 06:42 (7), 01/06/2023 15:54 (4)
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