Vulnerability Description
The cdc_parse_cdc_header function in drivers/usb/core/message.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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.4, < 4.4.92 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2e1c42391ff2556387b3cb6308b24f6f65619feIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/nXnjqI73uPo/6sUyq6kqAgAJIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2e1c42391ff2556387b3cb6308b24f6f65619feIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/nXnjqI73uPo/6sUyq6kqAgAJIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16534?
CVE-2017-16534 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The cdc_parse_cdc_header function in drivers/usb/core/message.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...
How severe is CVE-2017-16534?
CVE-2017-16534 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16534?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.