CVE-2017-18360 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Linux kernel (before version 4.11.3), specifically affecting the io_ti.c driver for USB serial devices. Local users can trigger a division-by-zero error by attempting to set excessively high baud rates. This vulnerability is rated Medium (CVSS 5.5) due to its local attack vector and low attack complexity, leading to a high impact on availability (denial of service). There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit tools like Metasploit or Nuclei modules. The CVE has received no community discussion or media coverage, indicating a low level of public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 4.11.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | ||
14.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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