Vulnerability Description
The cp2112_gpio_direction_input function in drivers/hid/hid-cp2112.c in the Linux kernel 4.9.x before 4.9.9 does not have the expected EIO error status for a zero-length report, which allows local users to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 4.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.9Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/16/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98010Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8ePatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8e9faa15469ed7c7467423db4c62aeed3ff4caePatch
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.9.9Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/16/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98010Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8ePatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8e9faa15469ed7c7467423db4c62aeed3ff4caePatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8072?
CVE-2017-8072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The cp2112_gpio_direction_input function in drivers/hid/hid-cp2112.c in the Linux kernel 4.9.x before 4.9.9 does not have the expected EIO error status for a zero-length report, which allows local use...
How severe is CVE-2017-8072?
CVE-2017-8072 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8072?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.