CVE-2017-16914

Name: CVE-2017-16914
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-31T22:29:00.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16914 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The "stub_send_ret_submit()" function (drivers/usb/usbip/stub_tx.c) in the Linux Kernel before version 4.14.8, 4.9.71, 4.1.49, and 4.4.107 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a specially crafted USB over IP packet.. EPSS estimates a 4.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "stub_send_ret_submit()" function (drivers/usb/usbip/stub_tx.c) in the Linux Kernel before version 4.14.8, 4.9.71, 4.1.49, and 4.4.107 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a specially crafted USB over IP packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.46%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.49
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.107
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.9.0, < 4.9.71
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.14.0, < 4.14.8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102150Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.1.49Issue Tracking
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.8Issue Tracking
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.107Issue Tracking
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.71Issue Tracking
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git/commit/drivers/usb/usbip?id=be6123df1ea8f01ee2f896a16c2b7be3e4557a5aPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.html
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/80722/Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-21/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187
https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg163480.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102150Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.1.49Issue Tracking
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.14.8Issue Tracking
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.107Issue Tracking
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.71Issue Tracking
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git/commit/drivers/usb/usbip?id=be6123df1ea8f01ee2f896a16c2b7be3e4557a5aPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00000.html
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/80722/Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-21/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187
https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg163480.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16914?

How severe is CVE-2017-16914?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16914 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16914?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST