Linux Kernel up to 4.4/4.9.70/4.14.7 stub_rx.c get_pipe out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 4.4/4.9.70/4.14.7. This affects the function get_pipe of the file drivers/usb/usbip/stub_rx.c. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-16912. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.4/4.9.70/4.14.7 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function get_pipe of the file drivers/usb/usbip/stub_rx.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The "get_pipe()" function (drivers/usb/usbip/stub_rx.c) in the Linux Kernel before version 4.14.8, 4.9.71, and 4.4.114 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a specially crafted USB over IP packet.

The bug was discovered 12/11/2017. The weakness was released 01/31/2018 by Jakub Jirasek with Secunia Research (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-16912 since 11/21/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 51 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 108748 (SUSE SLES12 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2018:0848-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 170961 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for the Linux Kernel (SUSE-SU-2018:0786-1)).

Upgrading to version 4.4.114, 4.9.71 or 4.14.8 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (108748), SecurityFocus (BID 102150†) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2022-0532). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-111185, VDB-112680, VDB-112682 and VDB-112683. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

• Oracle Linux
• Debian Linux
• Open Source Linux Kernel
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Ubuntu Linux
• SUSE Linux
• Oracle VM
• NetApp FAS
• Avaya Aura Communication Manager
• Avaya Aura Session Manager
• Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services
• Avaya Aura System Manager
• Avaya Aura Experience Portal
• NetApp AFF

Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Linux

Name

• Kernel

Version

• 4.0
• 4.1
• 4.2
• 4.3
• 4.4
• 4.9.0
• 4.9.1
• 4.9.2
• 4.9.3
• 4.9.4
• 4.9.5
• 4.9.6
• 4.9.7
• 4.9.8
• 4.9.9
• 4.9.10
• 4.9.11
• 4.9.12
• 4.9.13
• 4.9.14
• 4.9.15
• 4.9.16
• 4.9.17
• 4.9.18
• 4.9.19
• 4.9.20
• 4.9.21
• 4.9.22
• 4.9.23
• 4.9.24
• 4.9.25
• 4.9.26
• 4.9.27
• 4.9.28
• 4.9.29
• 4.9.30
• 4.9.31
• 4.9.32
• 4.9.33
• 4.9.34
• 4.9.35
• 4.9.36
• 4.9.37
• 4.9.38
• 4.9.39
• 4.9.40
• 4.9.41
• 4.9.42
• 4.9.43
• 4.9.44
• 4.9.45
• 4.9.46
• 4.9.47
• 4.9.48
• 4.9.49
• 4.9.50
• 4.9.51
• 4.9.52
• 4.9.53
• 4.9.54
• 4.9.55
• 4.9.56
• 4.9.57
• 4.9.58
• 4.9.59
• 4.9.60
• 4.9.61
• 4.9.62
• 4.9.63
• 4.9.64
• 4.9.65
• 4.9.66
• 4.9.67
• 4.9.68
• 4.9.69
• 4.9.70
• 4.14.0
• 4.14.1
• 4.14.2
• 4.14.3
• 4.14.4
• 4.14.5
• 4.14.6
• 4.14.7

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 108748
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES12 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2018:0848-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 802268
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for Linux Kernel openSUSE-SU-2018:0781-1 (Linux Kernel)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.4.114/4.9.71/4.14.8
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

11/21/2017 🔍
12/11/2017 +20 days 🔍
12/11/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/31/2018 +51 days 🔍
01/31/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/01/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/29/2018 +56 days 🔍
03/30/2018 +1 days 🔍
09/14/2025 +2724 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-3619-1⛔
Researcher: Jakub Jirasek
Organization: Secunia Research
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-16912 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16912
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112681

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SecurityFocus: 102150 - Linux kernel Multiple Local Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2022-0532 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/01/2018 07:56
Updated: 09/14/2025 00:24
Changes: 02/01/2018 07:56 (80), 12/31/2019 15:51 (6), 02/03/2023 10:38 (5), 09/14/2025 00:24 (24)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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