Vulnerability Description
The ims_pcu_get_cdc_union_desc function in drivers/input/misc/ims-pcu.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (ims_pcu_parse_cdc_data 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 | <= 4.13.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101768Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ea04efee7635c9120d015dcdeeeb6988130cb67Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/q6jjr1OhqO8/WcA99AVFBAAJMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-3/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101768Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ea04efee7635c9120d015dcdeeeb6988130cb67Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/q6jjr1OhqO8/WcA99AVFBAAJMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-3/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16645?
CVE-2017-16645 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The ims_pcu_get_cdc_union_desc function in drivers/input/misc/ims-pcu.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (ims_pcu_parse_cdc_data out-of-bounds read a...
How severe is CVE-2017-16645?
CVE-2017-16645 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-2017-16645?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.