How severe is CVE-2017-8072?

CVE-2017-8072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8072?

CVE-2017-8072 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8072?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-8072 published?

CVE-2017-8072 was published on 2017-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8072

CVE-2017-8072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-388.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-388
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2017-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8072?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-8072?: CVE-2017-8072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8072?: CVE-2017-8072 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-8072 published?: CVE-2017-8072 was published on 2017-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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