Vulnerability Description
The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device, related to disconnection and failed setup.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.18, < 3.2.96 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102028Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/299d7572e46f98534033a9e65973f13ad1ce904PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd998c2e0df0469707503023d50d46cf0b10c78PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/cMACrmo1x0k/4KhRoUgABAAJThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102028Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/299d7572e46f98534033a9e65973f13ad1ce904PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd998c2e0df0469707503023d50d46cf0b10c78PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/cMACrmo1x0k/4KhRoUgABAAJThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16525?
CVE-2017-16525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possib...
How severe is CVE-2017-16525?
CVE-2017-16525 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.