Vulnerability Description
The usbhid_parse function in drivers/hid/usbhid/hid-core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.8 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.95 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102026Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/f043bfc98c193c284e2cd768fefabe18ac2fed9PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/CxkJ9QZgwlM/O3IOvAaGAwAJThird 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
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102026Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/f043bfc98c193c284e2cd768fefabe18ac2fed9PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/CxkJ9QZgwlM/O3IOvAaGAwAJThird 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16533?
CVE-2017-16533 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The usbhid_parse function in drivers/hid/usbhid/hid-core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) or possibly have unsp...
How severe is CVE-2017-16533?
CVE-2017-16533 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-2017-16533?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.