Vulnerability Description
The usb_destroy_configuration function in drivers/usb/core/config.c in the USB core subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.14.5 does not consider the maximum number of configurations and interfaces before attempting to release resources, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.14.5 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/12/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1170
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1190
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3619-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4073Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4082
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg163644.htmlIssue TrackingPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17558?
CVE-2017-17558 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The usb_destroy_configuration function in drivers/usb/core/config.c in the USB core subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.14.5 does not consider the maximum number of configurations and interfaces b...
How severe is CVE-2017-17558?
CVE-2017-17558 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-2017-17558?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.