Vulnerability Description
drivers/net/usb/asix_devices.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference 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/101767Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/_9a6pd-p_0E/OnmnplQuAgAJMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/834686/Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3617-3/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101767Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/_9a6pd-p_0E/OnmnplQuAgAJMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/834686/Mailing 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-2017-16647?
CVE-2017-16647 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). drivers/net/usb/asix_devices.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact...
How severe is CVE-2017-16647?
CVE-2017-16647 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-2017-16647?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.