Vulnerability Description
The usbnet_generic_cdc_bind function in drivers/net/usb/cdc_ether.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error 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/101761Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/0e0gmaX9R0g/9Me9JcY2BQAJMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/834771/Mailing 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/3822-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3822-2/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101761Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/0e0gmaX9R0g/9Me9JcY2BQAJMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.html
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/834771/Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16649?
CVE-2017-16649 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The usbnet_generic_cdc_bind function in drivers/net/usb/cdc_ether.c in the Linux kernel through 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and system crash) or possi...
How severe is CVE-2017-16649?
CVE-2017-16649 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-2017-16649?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.