CVE-2017-16525
MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2017-16525 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device, related to disconnection and failed setup.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device, related to disconnection and failed setup.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.18, < 3.2.96 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.10.108 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 3.16.51 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.76 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.1.46 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2, < 4.4.93 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.9.57 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.13.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102028Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/299d7572e46f98534033a9e65973f13ad1ce9047Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd998c2e0df0469707503023d50d46cf0b10c787Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/cMACrmo1x0k/4KhRoUgABAAJThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102028Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/299d7572e46f98534033a9e65973f13ad1ce9047Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bd998c2e0df0469707503023d50d46cf0b10c787Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/d/msg/syzkaller/cMACrmo1x0k/4KhRoUgABAAJThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16525?
The usb_serial_console_disconnect function in drivers/usb/serial/console.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted USB device, related to disconnection and failed setup.
How severe is CVE-2017-16525?
CVE-2017-16525 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16525?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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