CVE-2017-6178 Null dereference in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges via a crafted IOCTL call triggering a NULL pointer dereference in the USBPcap driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-6178?
CVE-2017-6178 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The IofCallDriver function in USBPcap 1.1.0.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted 0x00090028 IOCTL call, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6178?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Usbpcap Project Usbpcap.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6178?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-6178 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6178 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9573-wpfg-j5fh.