What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6178?

CVE-2017-6178 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-6178?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-6178. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Usbpcap CVE-2017-6178

HIGH

NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

2017-03-20 cve@mitre.org

Null Pointer Dereference Denial Of Service Usbpcap

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2017 - 16:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476), which allows attackers to crash the application by dereferencing a null pointer. 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. Affected products include: Usbpcap Project Usbpcap.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Check pointers before dereferencing. Use static analysis tools to detect null pointer paths.