Vulnerability Description
The uas driver in the Linux kernel before 4.13.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device, related to drivers/usb/storage/uas-detect.h and drivers/usb/storage/uas.c.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.16.50 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/786de92b3cb26012d3d0f00ee37adf14527f35cIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/pCswO77gRlM/VHuPOftgAwAJIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/786de92b3cb26012d3d0f00ee37adf14527f35cIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/pCswO77gRlM/VHuPOftgAwAJIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16530?
CVE-2017-16530 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The uas driver in the Linux kernel before 4.13.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB devic...
How severe is CVE-2017-16530?
CVE-2017-16530 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-2017-16530?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.