Vulnerability Description
drivers/usb/core/config.c 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 the USB_DT_INTERFACE_ASSOCIATION descriptor.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.95 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102025Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd7a3fe770ebd8391d1c7d072ff88e9e76d063eIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/hP6L-m59m_8/Co2ouWeFAwAJIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102025Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd7a3fe770ebd8391d1c7d072ff88e9e76d063eIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/hP6L-m59m_8/Co2ouWeFAwAJIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16531?
CVE-2017-16531 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). drivers/usb/core/config.c 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 crafte...
How severe is CVE-2017-16531?
CVE-2017-16531 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-2017-16531?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.