Linux Kernel CVE-2017-16911 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	102156
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2017-16911
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Dec 11 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	Dec 19 2017 10:38PM
Credit:	Jakub Jirasek, Secunia Research at Flexera.
Vulnerable:	Linux kernel 4.14.5 Linux kernel 4.9.68 Linux kernel 4.4.105 Linux kernel 4.1.47 Linux kernel 4.14.0-rc1
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-16911 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local information-disclosure vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may lead to further attacks.

Linux Kernel versions 4.14.5, 4.9.68, 4.4.105, and 4.1.47 are vulnerable, other versions may also be affected.

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-16911 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-16911 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Linux Kernel CVE-2017-16911 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)
  
• Linux Kernel USB over IP Memory Address Information Disclosure Vulnerability (Secunia)