CVE-2017-6178

7.8 HIGH

Published: March 20, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141526/USBPcap-1.1.0.0-Privilege-Escalation.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97026

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41542/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141526/USBPcap-1.1.0.0-Privilege-Escalation.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97026

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41542/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.0%

60th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

Affected Vendors

usbpcap_project

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