CVE-2017-8925

Name: CVE-2017-8925
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T21:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8925 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The omninet_open function in drivers/usb/serial/omninet.c in the Linux kernel before 4.10.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (tty exhaustion) by leveraging reference count mishandling.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The omninet_open function in drivers/usb/serial/omninet.c in the Linux kernel before 4.10.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (tty exhaustion) by leveraging reference count mishandling.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 4.10.3
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=30572418b445d85fcfe6c8fe84c947d2606767d8Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3886Third Party Advisory
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.10.4Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98462Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/30572418b445d85fcfe6c8fe84c947d2606767d8Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=30572418b445d85fcfe6c8fe84c947d2606767d8Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3886Third Party Advisory
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.10.4Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98462Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/30572418b445d85fcfe6c8fe84c947d2606767d8Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8925?

The omninet_open function in drivers/usb/serial/omninet.c in the Linux kernel before 4.10.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (tty exhaustion) by leveraging reference count mishandling.

How severe is CVE-2017-8925?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8925 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8925?

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